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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment560
Mean wage$10.73
Entry wage$9.87
10th percentile wage$9.86
50th percentile wage$9.98
90th percentile wage$12.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality55099.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality5509.97
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$9.98 $11.29 -$1.31
2016$9.53+4.7%$10.78+4.7%-$1.25
2015$9.37+1.7%$10.60+1.7%-$1.22
2014$9.18+2.0%$10.39+2.0%-$1.20
2013$9.06+1.3%$10.25+1.3%-$1.18
2012$8.93+1.5%$10.10+1.5%-$1.17
2011$8.81+1.4%$9.96+1.4%-$1.15
2010$8.72+1.1%$9.86+1.1%-$1.14
2009$8.54+2.0%$9.67+2.0%-$1.12
2008$8.31+2.8%$9.40+2.8%-$1.09
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.98 $21.40 -$11.42
2016$9.53+4.7%$20.72+3.3%-$11.18
2015$9.37+1.7%$20.28+2.1%-$10.91
2014$9.18+2.0%$19.85+2.2%-$10.66
2013$9.06+1.3%$19.45+2.1%-$10.38
2012$8.93+1.5%$19.11+1.7%-$10.18
2011$8.81+1.4%$18.81+1.6%-$10.00
2010$8.72+1.1%$18.50+1.7%-$9.78
2009$8.54+2.0%$18.25+1.4%-$9.70
2008$8.31+2.8%$17.78+2.6%-$9.46
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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