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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment4,140
Mean wage$13.09
Entry wage$10.88
10th percentile wage$10.81
50th percentile wage$11.07
90th percentile wage$18.43
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality4,02097.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality4,020$11.02
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$11.07 $12.21 -$1.14
2018$10.92+1.4%$12.04+1.4%-$1.12
2017$10.51+3.9%$11.59+3.9%-$1.08
2016$10.17+3.3%$11.22+3.3%-$1.04
2015$9.83+3.5%$10.84+3.5%-$1.01
2014$9.66+1.7%$10.66+1.7%-$0.99
2013$9.47+2.0%$10.44+2.0%-$0.97
2012$9.35+1.3%$10.31+1.3%-$0.96
2011$9.21+1.5%$10.16+1.5%-$0.94
2010$9.08+1.4%$10.02+1.4%-$0.93
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.07 $23.16 -$12.09
2018$10.92+1.4%$22.96+.9%-$12.03
2017$10.51+3.9%$22.26+3.1%-$11.74
2016$10.17+3.3%$21.66+2.8%-$11.48
2015$9.83+3.5%$21.17+2.3%-$11.33
2014$9.66+1.7%$20.72+2.1%-$11.06
2013$9.47+2.0%$20.28+2.2%-$10.81
2012$9.35+1.3%$19.87+2.1%-$10.52
2011$9.21+1.5%$19.53+1.7%-$10.31
2010$9.08+1.4%$19.22+1.6%-$10.13
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.159,950
Eastern $11.074,140
Northwest $10.823,810
South Central $10.825,210
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.159,950
Southwest $10.826,520
South Central $10.825,210
Eastern $11.074,140
Wages in other areas
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