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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment850
Mean wage$12.28
Entry wage$10.64
10th percentile wage$10.39
50th percentile wage$11.47
90th percentile wage$15.95
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality84099.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality840$11.46
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$11.47 $11.93 -$0.45
2017$11.32+1.3%$11.78+1.3%-$0.45
2016$10.96+3.3%$11.40+3.3%-$0.43
2015$10.59+3.5%$11.02+3.5%-$0.42
2014$10.41+1.7%$10.83+1.7%-$0.41
2013$10.20+2.0%$10.61+2.0%-$0.40
2012$10.07+1.3%$10.48+1.3%-$0.40
2011$9.93+1.5%$10.32+1.5%-$0.39
2010$9.79+1.4%$10.18+1.4%-$0.39
2009$9.68+1.1%$10.07+1.1%-$0.38
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.47 $24.57 -$13.10
2017$11.32+1.3%$24.31+1.1%-$12.98
2016$10.96+3.3%$23.66+2.8%-$12.69
2015$10.59+3.5%$23.12+2.3%-$12.52
2014$10.41+1.7%$22.63+2.1%-$12.22
2013$10.20+2.0%$22.15+2.2%-$11.94
2012$10.07+1.3%$21.70+2.1%-$11.63
2011$9.93+1.5%$21.33+1.7%-$11.40
2010$9.79+1.4%$21.00+1.6%-$11.20
2009$9.68+1.1%$20.64+1.7%-$10.95
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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