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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,370
Mean wage$10.93
Entry wage$9.86
10th percentile wage$9.86
50th percentile wage$9.94
90th percentile wage$13.42
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,10079.8%
Other Services24017.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,1009.94
Other Services2409.94
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.94 $10.72  -$0.78
2016$9.49+4.7%$10.24 +4.7%-$0.74
2015$9.33+1.7%$10.06 +1.7%-$0.73
2014$9.14+2.0%$9.86 +2.0%-$0.71
2013$9.03+1.3%$9.74 +1.3%-$0.70
2012$8.90+1.5%$9.59 +1.5%-$0.69
2011$8.77+1.4%$9.46 +1.4%-$0.68
2010$8.68+1.1%$9.36 +1.1%-$0.68
2009$8.51+2.0%$9.18 +2.0%-$0.66
2008$8.28+2.8%$8.93 +2.8%-$0.64
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.94 $21.67  -$11.73
2016$9.49+4.7%$20.98 +3.3%-$11.48
2015$9.33+1.7%$20.54 +2.1%-$11.20
2014$9.14+2.0%$20.10 +2.2%-$10.95
2013$9.03+1.3%$19.69 +2.1%-$10.66
2012$8.90+1.5%$19.36 +1.7%-$10.45
2011$8.77+1.4%$19.05 +1.6%-$10.27
2010$8.68+1.1%$18.73 +1.7%-$10.05
2009$8.51+2.0%$18.48 +1.4%-$9.96
2008$8.28+2.8%$18.00 +2.6%-$9.72
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$10.041,840
North Central$10.002,310
Eastern$9.941,370
Northwest$9.93920
Southwest$9.871,300
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$10.002,310
South Central$10.041,840
Eastern$9.941,370
Southwest$9.871,300
Northwest$9.93920
Wages in other areas
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