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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,330
Mean wage$12.02
Entry wage$10.46
10th percentile wage$10.39
50th percentile wage$11.15
90th percentile wage$16.57
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,10082.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,100$10.88
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.15 $11.93 -$0.77
2017$11.01+1.3%$11.78+1.3%-$0.77
2016$10.66+3.3%$11.40+3.3%-$0.74
2015$10.29+3.5%$11.02+3.5%-$0.72
2014$10.12+1.7%$10.83+1.7%-$0.70
2013$9.92+2.0%$10.61+2.0%-$0.69
2012$9.79+1.3%$10.48+1.3%-$0.68
2011$9.65+1.5%$10.32+1.5%-$0.67
2010$9.52+1.4%$10.18+1.4%-$0.66
2009$9.41+1.1%$10.07+1.1%-$0.65
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.15 $24.57 -$13.42
2017$11.01+1.3%$24.31+1.1%-$13.30
2016$10.66+3.3%$23.66+2.8%-$13.00
2015$10.29+3.5%$23.12+2.3%-$12.82
2014$10.12+1.7%$22.63+2.1%-$12.51
2013$9.92+2.0%$22.15+2.2%-$12.23
2012$9.79+1.3%$21.70+2.1%-$11.91
2011$9.65+1.5%$21.33+1.7%-$11.68
2010$9.52+1.4%$21.00+1.6%-$11.48
2009$9.41+1.1%$20.64+1.7%-$11.22
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
South Central$11.27550
Southwest$11.151,330
North Central$10.48920
Eastern$10.401,040
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$11.151,330
Eastern$10.401,040
North Central$10.48920
South Central$11.27550
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