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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment340
Mean wage$25.71
Entry wage$16.68
10th percentile wage$15.44
50th percentile wage$24.24
90th percentile wage$38.08
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality29084.1%
Education and Health Services308.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$27.24
Leisure and Hospitality290$23.35
Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$24.24 $12.07 $12.17
2018$23.91+1.4%$11.90+1.4%$12.00
2017$23.01+3.9%$11.46+3.9%$11.55
2016$22.28+3.3%$11.09+3.3%$11.18
2015$21.52+3.5%$10.72+3.5%$10.81
2014$21.16+1.7%$10.53+1.7%$10.62
2013$20.73+2.0%$10.32+2.0%$10.41
2012$20.47+1.3%$10.19+1.3%$10.28
2011$20.17+1.5%$10.05+1.5%$10.13
2010$19.89+1.4%$9.91+1.4%$9.99
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$24.24 $21.14 $3.10
2018$23.91+1.4%$20.95+.9%$2.95
2017$23.01+3.9%$20.32+3.1%$2.70
2016$22.28+3.3%$19.77+2.8%$2.51
2015$21.52+3.5%$19.32+2.3%$2.20
2014$21.16+1.7%$18.92+2.1%$2.24
2013$20.73+2.0%$18.51+2.2%$2.22
2012$20.47+1.3%$18.14+2.1%$2.33
2011$20.17+1.5%$17.83+1.7%$2.35
2010$19.89+1.4%$17.55+1.6%$2.35
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
South Central $30.78360
Southwest $28.11740
North Central $26.34830
Northwest $24.24340
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $26.34830
Southwest $28.11740
South Central $30.78360
Northwest $24.24340
Wages in other areas
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