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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment28,220
Mean wage$13.74
Entry wage$9.93
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$11.39
90th percentile wage$19.29
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality24,92088.3%
Education and Health Services1,9907.1%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities7002.5%
Other Services2000.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services15.50
Public Administration13014.41
Education and Health Services1,99013.54
Trade, Transportation and Utilities70012.97
Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations (35-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.39 $11.39  $0.00
2016$10.88+4.7%$10.88 +4.7%$0.00
2015$10.69+1.7%$10.69 +1.7%$0.00
2014$10.48+2.0%$10.48 +2.0%$0.00
2013$10.34+1.3%$10.34 +1.3%$0.00
2012$10.19+1.5%$10.19 +1.5%$0.00
2011$10.05+1.4%$10.05 +1.4%$0.00
2010$9.95+1.1%$9.95 +1.1%$0.00
2009$9.75+2.0%$9.75 +2.0%$0.00
2008$9.49+2.8%$9.49 +2.8%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.39 $23.83  -$12.44
2016$10.88+4.7%$23.07 +3.3%-$12.19
2015$10.69+1.7%$22.59 +2.1%-$11.89
2014$10.48+2.0%$22.10 +2.2%-$11.62
2013$10.34+1.3%$21.66 +2.1%-$11.31
2012$10.19+1.5%$21.29 +1.7%-$11.09
2011$10.05+1.4%$20.95 +1.6%-$10.89
2010$9.95+1.1%$20.60 +1.7%-$10.65
2009$9.75+2.0%$20.32 +1.4%-$10.56
2008$9.49+2.8%$19.80 +2.6%-$10.31
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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