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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment140
Mean wage$15.04
Entry wage$12.28
10th percentile wage$11.24
50th percentile wage$15.55
90th percentile wage$18.51
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality13098.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality13015.59
Cooks, Short Order (35-2015)
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.55 $11.29 $4.26
2016$14.85+4.7%$10.78+4.7%$4.07
2015$14.59+1.7%$10.60+1.7%$4.00
2014$14.30+2.0%$10.39+2.0%$3.92
2013$14.12+1.3%$10.25+1.3%$3.87
2012$13.92+1.5%$10.10+1.5%$3.81
2011$13.72+1.4%$9.96+1.4%$3.76
2010$13.58+1.1%$9.86+1.1%$3.72
2009$13.31+2.0%$9.67+2.0%$3.65
2008$12.95+2.8%$9.40+2.8%$3.55
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.55 $21.40 -$5.85
2016$14.85+4.7%$20.72+3.3%-$5.86
2015$14.59+1.7%$20.28+2.1%-$5.68
2014$14.30+2.0%$19.85+2.2%-$5.54
2013$14.12+1.3%$19.45+2.1%-$5.32
2012$13.92+1.5%$19.11+1.7%-$5.19
2011$13.72+1.4%$18.81+1.6%-$5.09
2010$13.58+1.1%$18.50+1.7%-$4.91
2009$13.31+2.0%$18.25+1.4%-$4.93
2008$12.95+2.8%$17.78+2.6%-$4.83
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 $15.55140
Northwest $12.18320
Southwest $12.09 
Eastern $11.77460
North Central $11.70 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $11.77460
Northwest $12.18320
South Central $15.55140
North Central $11.70 
Southwest $12.09 
Wages in other areas
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