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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment630
Mean wage$11.51
Entry wage$10.46
10th percentile wage$10.39
50th percentile wage$11.11
90th percentile wage$13.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality62099.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality620$11.10
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$11.11 $11.49 -$0.37
2017$10.97+1.3%$11.34+1.3%-$0.37
2016$10.62+3.3%$10.98+3.3%-$0.36
2015$10.26+3.5%$10.61+3.5%-$0.35
2014$10.08+1.7%$10.43+1.7%-$0.34
2013$9.88+2.0%$10.22+2.0%-$0.33
2012$9.76+1.3%$10.09+1.3%-$0.33
2011$9.61+1.5%$9.94+1.5%-$0.32
2010$9.48+1.4%$9.81+1.4%-$0.32
2009$9.38+1.1%$9.70+1.1%-$0.32
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.11 $22.17 -$11.06
2017$10.97+1.3%$21.93+1.1%-$10.96
2016$10.62+3.3%$21.35+2.8%-$10.72
2015$10.26+3.5%$20.86+2.3%-$10.60
2014$10.08+1.7%$20.42+2.1%-$10.34
2013$9.88+2.0%$19.99+2.2%-$10.10
2012$9.76+1.3%$19.58+2.1%-$9.82
2011$9.61+1.5%$19.25+1.7%-$9.63
2010$9.48+1.4%$18.95+1.6%-$9.46
2009$9.38+1.1%$18.63+1.7%-$9.24
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$11.47850
Eastern$11.11630
South Central$11.08610
North Central$11.071,190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$11.071,190
Southwest$11.47850
Eastern$11.11630
South Central$11.08610
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