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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment610
Mean wage$11.38
Entry wage$10.53
10th percentile wage$10.39
50th percentile wage$11.08
90th percentile wage$12.64
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality60099.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality600$11.07
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$11.08 $11.66 -$0.58
2017$10.94+1.3%$11.51+1.3%-$0.57
2016$10.59+3.3%$11.14+3.3%-$0.55
2015$10.23+3.5%$10.77+3.5%-$0.53
2014$10.06+1.7%$10.58+1.7%-$0.52
2013$9.86+2.0%$10.37+2.0%-$0.51
2012$9.73+1.3%$10.24+1.3%-$0.50
2011$9.59+1.5%$10.09+1.5%-$0.50
2010$9.46+1.4%$9.95+1.4%-$0.49
2009$9.36+1.1%$9.85+1.1%-$0.48
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.08 $21.63 -$10.55
2017$10.94+1.3%$21.40+1.1%-$10.46
2016$10.59+3.3%$20.83+2.8%-$10.23
2015$10.23+3.5%$20.35+2.3%-$10.12
2014$10.06+1.7%$19.93+2.1%-$9.87
2013$9.86+2.0%$19.50+2.2%-$9.64
2012$9.73+1.3%$19.11+2.1%-$9.37
2011$9.59+1.5%$18.78+1.7%-$9.18
2010$9.46+1.4%$18.48+1.6%-$9.02
2009$9.36+1.1%$18.17+1.7%-$8.81
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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