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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,280
Mean wage$11.08
Entry wage$9.87
10th percentile wage$9.86
50th percentile wage$9.98
90th percentile wage$14.11
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,27099.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,2709.98
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 $10.87 -$0.88
2016$9.53+4.7%$10.38+4.7%-$0.84
2015$9.37+1.7%$10.20+1.7%-$0.83
2014$9.18+2.0%$10.00+2.0%-$0.81
2013$9.06+1.3%$9.87+1.3%-$0.80
2012$8.93+1.5%$9.73+1.5%-$0.79
2011$8.81+1.4%$9.59+1.4%-$0.78
2010$8.72+1.1%$9.49+1.1%-$0.77
2009$8.54+2.0%$9.31+2.0%-$0.76
2008$8.31+2.8%$9.05+2.8%-$0.74
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.98 $22.43 -$12.45
2016$9.53+4.7%$21.71+3.3%-$12.18
2015$9.37+1.7%$21.26+2.1%-$11.89
2014$9.18+2.0%$20.80+2.2%-$11.62
2013$9.06+1.3%$20.38+2.1%-$11.32
2012$8.93+1.5%$20.03+1.7%-$11.10
2011$8.81+1.4%$19.72+1.6%-$10.91
2010$8.72+1.1%$19.39+1.7%-$10.67
2009$8.54+2.0%$19.13+1.4%-$10.58
2008$8.31+2.8%$18.64+2.6%-$10.32
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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