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Estimated employment640
Mean wage$9.91
Entry wage$9.47
10th percentile wage$9.36
50th percentile wage$9.52
90th percentile wage$10.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality64099.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality640$9.52
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.52 $10.87  -$1.35
2015$9.27+2.7%$10.58 +2.7%-$1.31
2014$9.08+2.0%$10.37 +2.0%-$1.28
2013$8.97+1.3%$10.24 +1.3%-$1.27
2012$8.84+1.5%$10.09 +1.5%-$1.25
2011$8.71+1.4%$9.95 +1.4%-$1.23
2010$8.62+1.1%$9.84 +1.1%-$1.22
2009$8.45+2.0%$9.65 +2.0%-$1.19
2008$8.22+2.8%$9.39 +2.8%-$1.16
2007$7.90+4.1%$9.02 +4.1%-$1.12
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.52 $23.35  -$13.83
2015$9.27+2.7%$22.70 +2.9%-$13.43
2014$9.08+2.0%$22.21 +2.2%-$13.12
2013$8.97+1.3%$21.76 +2.1%-$12.79
2012$8.84+1.5%$21.39 +1.7%-$12.55
2011$8.71+1.4%$21.05 +1.6%-$12.34
2010$8.62+1.1%$20.70 +1.7%-$12.07
2009$8.45+2.0%$20.42 +1.4%-$11.96
2008$8.22+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%-$11.67
2007$7.90+4.1%$19.26 +3.3%-$11.36
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 $9.58 670
Eastern $9.57 1,010
North Central $9.54 1,070
Southwest $9.52 640
Northwest $9.50 320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.54 1,070
Eastern $9.57 1,010
South Central $9.58 670
Southwest $9.52 640
Northwest $9.50 320
Wages in other areas
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