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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment640
Mean wage$10.89
Entry wage$9.88
10th percentile wage$9.86
50th percentile wage$9.99
90th percentile wage$13.06
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality64099.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality6409.99
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.99 $10.72  -$0.73
2016$9.54+4.7%$10.24 +4.7%-$0.69
2015$9.38+1.7%$10.06 +1.7%-$0.68
2014$9.19+2.0%$9.86 +2.0%-$0.67
2013$9.07+1.3%$9.74 +1.3%-$0.66
2012$8.94+1.5%$9.59 +1.5%-$0.65
2011$8.82+1.4%$9.46 +1.4%-$0.64
2010$8.72+1.1%$9.36 +1.1%-$0.63
2009$8.55+2.0%$9.18 +2.0%-$0.62
2008$8.32+2.8%$8.93 +2.8%-$0.60
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.99 $21.67  -$11.68
2016$9.54+4.7%$20.98 +3.3%-$11.43
2015$9.38+1.7%$20.54 +2.1%-$11.16
2014$9.19+2.0%$20.10 +2.2%-$10.90
2013$9.07+1.3%$19.69 +2.1%-$10.62
2012$8.94+1.5%$19.36 +1.7%-$10.41
2011$8.82+1.4%$19.05 +1.6%-$10.23
2010$8.72+1.1%$18.73 +1.7%-$10.00
2009$8.55+2.0%$18.48 +1.4%-$9.92
2008$8.32+2.8%$18.00 +2.6%-$9.68
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
Southwest$10.52940
Northwest$10.00450
Eastern$9.99640
North Central$9.981,280
South Central$9.98560
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$9.981,280
Southwest$10.52940
Eastern$9.99640
South Central$9.98560
Northwest$10.00450
Wages in other areas
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