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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment9,950
Mean wage$13.42
Entry wage$10.79
10th percentile wage$10.65
50th percentile wage$11.15
90th percentile wage$19.11
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality9,55096.0%
Education and Health Services1801.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services180$11.86
Leisure and Hospitality9,550$11.13
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$11.15 $12.21 -$1.06
2018$11.00+1.4%$12.04+1.4%-$1.04
2017$10.59+3.9%$11.59+3.9%-$1.00
2016$10.25+3.3%$11.22+3.3%-$0.97
2015$9.90+3.5%$10.84+3.5%-$0.94
2014$9.73+1.7%$10.66+1.7%-$0.92
2013$9.54+2.0%$10.44+2.0%-$0.90
2012$9.42+1.3%$10.31+1.3%-$0.89
2011$9.28+1.5%$10.16+1.5%-$0.88
2010$9.15+1.4%$10.02+1.4%-$0.86
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.15 $23.42 -$12.27
2018$11.00+1.4%$23.21+.9%-$12.21
2017$10.59+3.9%$22.51+3.1%-$11.92
2016$10.25+3.3%$21.90+2.8%-$11.65
2015$9.90+3.5%$21.40+2.3%-$11.50
2014$9.73+1.7%$20.96+2.1%-$11.22
2013$9.54+2.0%$20.51+2.2%-$10.97
2012$9.42+1.3%$20.09+2.1%-$10.67
2011$9.28+1.5%$19.75+1.7%-$10.46
2010$9.15+1.4%$19.44+1.6%-$10.28
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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