| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 5,240 |
| Mean wage | $12.61 |
| Entry wage | $9.47 |
| 10th percentile wage | $9.38 |
| 50th percentile wage | $9.64 |
| 90th percentile wage | $19.14 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 5,120 | 97.7% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 5,120 | $9.64 |
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| 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). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $9.64 | | $10.87 |
| -$1.23 | | 2015 | $9.38 | +2.7% | $10.58 |
+2.7% | -$1.19 | | 2014 | $9.20 | +2.0% | $10.37 |
+2.0% | -$1.17 | | 2013 | $9.08 | +1.3% | $10.24 |
+1.3% | -$1.15 | | 2012 | $8.95 | +1.5% | $10.09 |
+1.5% | -$1.14 | | 2011 | $8.82 | +1.4% | $9.95 |
+1.4% | -$1.12 | | 2010 | $8.73 | +1.1% | $9.84 |
+1.1% | -$1.11 | | 2009 | $8.56 | +2.0% | $9.65 |
+2.0% | -$1.09 | | 2008 | $8.33 | +2.8% | $9.39 |
+2.8% | -$1.06 | | 2007 | $8.00 | +4.1% | $9.02 |
+4.1% | -$1.02 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $9.64 | | $23.35 |
| -$13.71 | | 2015 | $9.38 | +2.7% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | -$13.31 | | 2014 | $9.20 | +2.0% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | -$13.01 | | 2013 | $9.08 | +1.3% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | -$12.68 | | 2012 | $8.95 | +1.5% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | -$12.44 | | 2011 | $8.82 | +1.4% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | -$12.23 | | 2010 | $8.73 | +1.1% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | -$11.96 | | 2009 | $8.56 | +2.0% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | -$11.86 | | 2008 | $8.33 | +2.8% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | -$11.57 | | 2007 | $8.00 | +4.1% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | -$11.26 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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