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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,870
Mean wage$11.42
Entry wage$9.49
10th percentile wage$9.38
50th percentile wage$9.66
90th percentile wage$16.59
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,48079.4%
Other Services39020.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,480$9.69
Other Services390$9.52
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.66 $10.64  -$0.97
2015$9.40+2.7%$10.36 +2.7%-$0.95
2014$9.22+2.0%$10.15 +2.0%-$0.93
2013$9.10+1.3%$10.02 +1.3%-$0.92
2012$8.97+1.5%$9.88 +1.5%-$0.90
2011$8.84+1.4%$9.74 +1.4%-$0.89
2010$8.75+1.1%$9.64 +1.1%-$0.88
2009$8.58+2.0%$9.45 +2.0%-$0.87
2008$8.34+2.8%$9.19 +2.8%-$0.84
2007$8.02+4.1%$8.83 +4.1%-$0.81
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.66 $20.85  -$11.19
2015$9.40+2.7%$20.27 +2.9%-$10.86
2014$9.22+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%-$10.61
2013$9.10+1.3%$19.43 +2.1%-$10.33
2012$8.97+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%-$10.13
2011$8.84+1.4%$18.80 +1.6%-$9.95
2010$8.75+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$9.73
2009$8.58+2.0%$18.23 +1.4%-$9.65
2008$8.34+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%-$9.42
2007$8.02+4.1%$17.20 +3.3%-$9.18
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $9.66 1,870
Southwest $9.66 1,080
Northwest $9.60 910
North Central $9.58 2,500
Eastern $9.55 1,140
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.58 2,500
South Central $9.66 1,870
Eastern $9.55 1,140
Southwest $9.66 1,080
Northwest $9.60 910
Wages in other areas
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