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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$14.74
Entry wage$11.17
10th percentile wage$10.65
50th percentile wage$15.06
90th percentile wage$19.17
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality$15.13
Cooks, Short Order (35-2015)
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.06 $12.21 $2.85
2018$14.85+1.4%$12.04+1.4%$2.81
2017$14.30+3.9%$11.59+3.9%$2.71
2016$13.84+3.3%$11.22+3.3%$2.62
2015$13.37+3.5%$10.84+3.5%$2.53
2014$13.14+1.7%$10.66+1.7%$2.49
2013$12.88+2.0%$10.44+2.0%$2.44
2012$12.72+1.3%$10.31+1.3%$2.41
2011$12.53+1.5%$10.16+1.5%$2.37
2010$12.36+1.4%$10.02+1.4%$2.34
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.06 $23.42 -$8.36
2018$14.85+1.4%$23.21+.9%-$8.36
2017$14.30+3.9%$22.51+3.1%-$8.20
2016$13.84+3.3%$21.90+2.8%-$8.06
2015$13.37+3.5%$21.40+2.3%-$8.03
2014$13.14+1.7%$20.96+2.1%-$7.81
2013$12.88+2.0%$20.51+2.2%-$7.62
2012$12.72+1.3%$20.09+2.1%-$7.37
2011$12.53+1.5%$19.75+1.7%-$7.21
2010$12.36+1.4%$19.44+1.6%-$7.07
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 $15.06 
Southwest $14.70570
Northwest $14.4950
Eastern $14.26150
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $14.70570
South Central $13.51510
Eastern $14.26150
Northwest $14.4950
Wages in other areas
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