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Estimated employment3,430
Mean wage$10.61
Entry wage$9.87
10th percentile wage$9.86
50th percentile wage$9.92
90th percentile wage$12.01
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places2,39069.7%
Accommodation35010.2%
Educational Services601.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Educational Services6012.84
Accommodation35010.04
Food Services and Drinking Places2,3909.92
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.92 $11.04  -$1.12
2016$9.47+4.7%$10.54 +4.7%-$1.06
2015$9.31+1.7%$10.36 +1.7%-$1.05
2014$9.13+2%$10.16 +2%-$1.03
2013$9.01+1.3%$10.03 +1.3%-$1.01
2012$8.88+1.5%$9.88 +1.5%-$1.00
2011$8.76+1.4%$9.74 +1.4%-$0.98
2010$8.66+1.1%$9.64 +1.1%-$0.97
2009$8.49+2%$9.45 +2%-$0.95
2008$8.26+2.8%$9.19 +2.8%-$0.93
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.92 $22.06  -$12.14
2016$9.47+4.7%$21.36 +3.3%-$11.88
2015$9.31+1.7%$20.91 +2.1%-$11.59
2014$9.13+2%$20.46 +2.2%-$11.33
2013$9.01+1.3%$20.05 +2.1%-$11.03
2012$8.88+1.5%$19.70 +1.7%-$10.82
2011$8.76+1.4%$19.39 +1.6%-$10.63
2010$8.66+1.1%$19.07 +1.7%-$10.40
2009$8.49+2%$18.81 +1.4%-$10.31
2008$8.26+2.8%$18.33 +2.6%-$10.06

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.
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