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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment490
Mean wage$11.74
Entry wage$10.05
10th percentile wage$9.47
50th percentile wage$11.00
90th percentile wage$16.51
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality49098.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality490$11.00
Cooks, Short Order (35-2015)
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.00 $10.20  $0.80
2015$10.71+2.7%$9.93 +2.7%$0.78
2014$10.49+2.0%$9.73 +2.0%$0.76
2013$10.36+1.3%$9.61 +1.3%$0.75
2012$10.21+1.5%$9.47 +1.5%$0.74
2011$10.07+1.4%$9.34 +1.4%$0.73
2010$9.96+1.1%$9.24 +1.1%$0.72
2009$9.77+2.0%$9.06 +2.0%$0.71
2008$9.50+2.8%$8.81 +2.8%$0.69
2007$9.13+4.1%$8.46 +4.1%$0.66
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.00 $20.53  -$9.53
2015$10.71+2.7%$19.96 +2.9%-$9.24
2014$10.49+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%-$9.03
2013$10.36+1.3%$19.14 +2.1%-$8.77
2012$10.21+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%-$8.59
2011$10.07+1.4%$18.51 +1.6%-$8.44
2010$9.96+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%-$8.23
2009$9.77+2.0%$17.95 +1.4%-$8.18
2008$9.50+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%-$7.99
2007$9.13+4.1%$16.94 +3.3%-$7.80
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 $11.80 880
Northwest $11.40 340
South Central $11.19  
Eastern $11.00 490
North Central $10.60 300
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $11.80 880
Eastern $11.00 490
Northwest $11.40 340
North Central $10.60 300
South Central $11.19  
Wages in other areas
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