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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,140
Mean wage$10.84
Entry wage$9.46
10th percentile wage$9.37
50th percentile wage$9.55
90th percentile wage$14.33
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality94082.3%
Other Services20017.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality940$9.58
Other Services200$9.49
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.55 $10.20  -$0.64
2015$9.30+2.7%$9.93 +2.7%-$0.63
2014$9.11+2.0%$9.73 +2.0%-$0.62
2013$9.00+1.3%$9.61 +1.3%-$0.61
2012$8.86+1.5%$9.47 +1.5%-$0.60
2011$8.74+1.4%$9.34 +1.4%-$0.59
2010$8.65+1.1%$9.24 +1.1%-$0.58
2009$8.48+2.0%$9.06 +2.0%-$0.57
2008$8.25+2.8%$8.81 +2.8%-$0.56
2007$7.92+4.1%$8.46 +4.1%-$0.53
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.55 $20.53  -$10.98
2015$9.30+2.7%$19.96 +2.9%-$10.65
2014$9.11+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%-$10.41
2013$9.00+1.3%$19.14 +2.1%-$10.13
2012$8.86+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%-$9.94
2011$8.74+1.4%$18.51 +1.6%-$9.77
2010$8.65+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%-$9.55
2009$8.48+2.0%$17.95 +1.4%-$9.47
2008$8.25+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%-$9.24
2007$7.92+4.1%$16.94 +3.3%-$9.01
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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