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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment6,540
Mean wage$11.02
Entry wage$9.48
10th percentile wage$9.38
50th percentile wage$9.63
90th percentile wage$14.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality6,27095.8%
Education and Health Services
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services$12.48
Education and Health Services$10.82
Leisure and Hospitality6,270$9.62
Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Exclude "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$9.63 $10.64  -$1.01
2015$9.37+2.7%$10.36 +2.7%-$0.98
2014$9.19+2.0%$10.15 +2.0%-$0.96
2013$9.07+1.3%$10.02 +1.3%-$0.95
2012$8.94+1.5%$9.88 +1.5%-$0.93
2011$8.81+1.4%$9.74 +1.4%-$0.92
2010$8.72+1.1%$9.64 +1.1%-$0.91
2009$8.55+2.0%$9.45 +2.0%-$0.89
2008$8.32+2.8%$9.19 +2.8%-$0.87
2007$7.99+4.1%$8.83 +4.1%-$0.83
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$9.63 $20.85  -$11.22
2015$9.37+2.7%$20.27 +2.9%-$10.89
2014$9.19+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%-$10.64
2013$9.07+1.3%$19.43 +2.1%-$10.36
2012$8.94+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%-$10.16
2011$8.81+1.4%$18.80 +1.6%-$9.98
2010$8.72+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$9.76
2009$8.55+2.0%$18.23 +1.4%-$9.68
2008$8.32+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%-$9.44
2007$7.99+4.1%$17.20 +3.3%-$9.20
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
Southwest $9.64 5,240
South Central $9.63 6,540
Northwest $9.60 3,810
North Central $9.55 8,350
Eastern $9.51 3,620
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.55 8,350
South Central $9.63 6,540
Southwest $9.64 5,240
Northwest $9.60 3,810
Eastern $9.51 3,620
Wages in other areas
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