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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment28,760
Mean wage$13.06
Entry wage$9.96
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$11.29
90th percentile wage$19.01
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality23,68082.3%
Education and Health Services3,08010.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,0903.8%
Other Services4101.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities2018.42
Public Administration19015.91
Education and Health Services3,08014.17
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,09013.45
Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations (35-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.29 $11.29 $0.00
2016$10.78+4.7%$10.78+4.7%$0.00
2015$10.60+1.7%$10.60+1.7%$0.00
2014$10.39+2.0%$10.39+2.0%$0.00
2013$10.25+1.3%$10.25+1.3%$0.00
2012$10.10+1.5%$10.10+1.5%$0.00
2011$9.96+1.4%$9.96+1.4%$0.00
2010$9.86+1.1%$9.86+1.1%$0.00
2009$9.67+2.0%$9.67+2.0%$0.00
2008$9.40+2.8%$9.40+2.8%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.29 $21.40 -$10.11
2016$10.78+4.7%$20.72+3.3%-$9.93
2015$10.60+1.7%$20.28+2.1%-$9.68
2014$10.39+2.0%$19.85+2.2%-$9.46
2013$10.25+1.3%$19.45+2.1%-$9.19
2012$10.10+1.5%$19.11+1.7%-$9.01
2011$9.96+1.4%$18.81+1.6%-$8.85
2010$9.86+1.1%$18.50+1.7%-$8.63
2009$9.67+2.0%$18.25+1.4%-$8.58
2008$9.40+2.8%$17.78+2.6%-$8.37
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 $11.3928,220
South Central $11.2928,760
Northwest $10.9218,940
North Central $10.8739,710
Eastern $10.7218,780
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $10.8739,710
South Central $11.2928,760
Southwest $11.3928,220
Northwest $10.9218,940
Eastern $10.7218,780
Wages in other areas
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