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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,180
Mean wage$10.57
Entry wage$9.46
10th percentile wage$9.37
50th percentile wage$9.64
90th percentile wage$12.51
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,17099.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,170$9.64
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.64 $9.83  -$0.19
2015$9.38+2.7%$9.57 +2.7%-$0.18
2014$9.20+2.0%$9.38 +2.0%-$0.18
2013$9.08+1.3%$9.26 +1.3%-$0.17
2012$8.95+1.5%$9.12 +1.5%-$0.17
2011$8.82+1.4%$9.00 +1.4%-$0.17
2010$8.73+1.1%$8.90 +1.1%-$0.17
2009$8.56+2.0%$8.73 +2.0%-$0.16
2008$8.33+2.8%$8.49 +2.8%-$0.16
2007$8.00+4.1%$8.16 +4.1%-$0.15
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.64 $21.85  -$12.21
2015$9.38+2.7%$21.24 +2.9%-$11.85
2014$9.20+2.0%$20.78 +2.2%-$11.58
2013$9.08+1.3%$20.37 +2.1%-$11.28
2012$8.95+1.5%$20.02 +1.7%-$11.06
2011$8.82+1.4%$19.70 +1.6%-$10.87
2010$8.73+1.1%$19.37 +1.7%-$10.63
2009$8.56+2.0%$19.11 +1.4%-$10.54
2008$8.33+2.8%$18.62 +2.6%-$10.29
2007$8.00+4.1%$18.02 +3.3%-$10.02
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
North Central $9.64 1,180
Southwest $9.62 740
Eastern $9.61 580
Northwest $9.61 510
South Central $9.61 680
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.64 1,180
Southwest $9.62 740
South Central $9.61 680
Eastern $9.61 580
Northwest $9.61 510
Wages in other areas
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