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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,810
Mean wage$12.61
Entry wage$10.76
10th percentile wage$10.64
50th percentile wage$10.82
90th percentile wage$17.11
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality3,60094.4%
Education and Health Services1203.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services120$12.71
Leisure and Hospitality3,600$10.82
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$10.82 $12.07 -$1.25
2018$10.67+1.4%$11.90+1.4%-$1.23
2017$10.27+3.9%$11.46+3.9%-$1.18
2016$9.94+3.3%$11.09+3.3%-$1.14
2015$9.61+3.5%$10.72+3.5%-$1.10
2014$9.44+1.7%$10.53+1.7%-$1.09
2013$9.26+2.0%$10.32+2.0%-$1.06
2012$9.14+1.3%$10.19+1.3%-$1.05
2011$9.00+1.5%$10.05+1.5%-$1.04
2010$8.88+1.4%$9.91+1.4%-$1.02
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.82 $21.14 -$10.32
2018$10.67+1.4%$20.95+.9%-$10.28
2017$10.27+3.9%$20.32+3.1%-$10.04
2016$9.94+3.3%$19.77+2.8%-$9.82
2015$9.61+3.5%$19.32+2.3%-$9.71
2014$9.44+1.7%$18.92+2.1%-$9.47
2013$9.26+2.0%$18.51+2.2%-$9.25
2012$9.14+1.3%$18.14+2.1%-$8.99
2011$9.00+1.5%$17.83+1.7%-$8.82
2010$8.88+1.4%$17.55+1.6%-$8.66
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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