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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment5,930
Mean wage$11.93
Entry wage$10.39
10th percentile wage$10.39
50th percentile wage$10.40
90th percentile wage$15.26
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality5,84098.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality5,840$10.40
Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Exclude "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$10.40 $11.66 -$1.26
2017$10.27+1.3%$11.51+1.3%-$1.24
2016$9.94+3.3%$11.14+3.3%-$1.20
2015$9.60+3.5%$10.77+3.5%-$1.16
2014$9.44+1.7%$10.58+1.7%-$1.14
2013$9.25+2.0%$10.37+2.0%-$1.12
2012$9.13+1.3%$10.24+1.3%-$1.10
2011$9.00+1.5%$10.09+1.5%-$1.09
2010$8.88+1.4%$9.95+1.4%-$1.07
2009$8.78+1.1%$9.85+1.1%-$1.06
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.40 $21.63 -$11.23
2017$10.27+1.3%$21.40+1.1%-$11.13
2016$9.94+3.3%$20.83+2.8%-$10.88
2015$9.60+3.5%$20.35+2.3%-$10.74
2014$9.44+1.7%$19.93+2.1%-$10.48
2013$9.25+2.0%$19.50+2.2%-$10.24
2012$9.13+1.3%$19.11+2.1%-$9.97
2011$9.00+1.5%$18.78+1.7%-$9.77
2010$8.88+1.4%$18.48+1.6%-$9.60
2009$8.78+1.1%$18.17+1.7%-$9.39
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
Eastern$10.404,180
North Central$10.409,420
Northwest$10.403,470
South Central$10.405,930
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$10.409,420
Southwest$10.406,760
South Central$10.405,930
Eastern$10.404,180
Wages in other areas
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