| Northwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 3,810 |
| Mean wage | $10.73 |
| Entry wage | $9.46 |
| 10th percentile wage | $9.37 |
| 50th percentile wage | $9.60 |
| 90th percentile wage | $13.77 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 3,710 | 97.3% |
| Education and Health Services | 100 | 2.7% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Education and Health Services | 100 | $9.62 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 3,710 | $9.60 |
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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 | $9.60 | | $10.24 |
| -$0.64 | | 2015 | $9.34 | +2.7% | $9.97 |
+2.7% | -$0.62 | | 2014 | $9.16 | +2.0% | $9.77 |
+2.0% | -$0.61 | | 2013 | $9.04 | +1.3% | $9.65 |
+1.3% | -$0.60 | | 2012 | $8.91 | +1.5% | $9.51 |
+1.5% | -$0.59 | | 2011 | $8.79 | +1.4% | $9.37 |
+1.4% | -$0.58 | | 2010 | $8.69 | +1.1% | $9.27 |
+1.1% | -$0.57 | | 2009 | $8.52 | +2.0% | $9.09 |
+2.0% | -$0.56 | | 2008 | $8.29 | +2.8% | $8.84 |
+2.8% | -$0.55 | | 2007 | $7.97 | +4.1% | $8.50 |
+4.1% | -$0.53 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $9.60 | | $19.32 |
| -$9.72 | | 2015 | $9.34 | +2.7% | $18.78 |
+2.9% | -$9.43 | | 2014 | $9.16 | +2.0% | $18.38 |
+2.2% | -$9.21 | | 2013 | $9.04 | +1.3% | $18.01 |
+2.1% | -$8.96 | | 2012 | $8.91 | +1.5% | $17.70 |
+1.7% | -$8.78 | | 2011 | $8.79 | +1.4% | $17.42 |
+1.6% | -$8.63 | | 2010 | $8.69 | +1.1% | $17.13 |
+1.7% | -$8.43 | | 2009 | $8.52 | +2.0% | $16.90 |
+1.4% | -$8.37 | | 2008 | $8.29 | +2.8% | $16.46 |
+2.6% | -$8.17 | | 2007 | $7.97 | +4.1% | $15.94 |
+3.3% | -$7.97 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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