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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment5,210
Mean wage$12.63
Entry wage$10.80
10th percentile wage$10.80
50th percentile wage$10.82
90th percentile wage$16.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality5,08097.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality5,080$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 $12.27 -$1.45
2018$10.67+1.4%$12.10+1.4%-$1.43
2017$10.27+3.9%$11.65+3.9%-$1.37
2016$9.94+3.3%$11.28+3.3%-$1.33
2015$9.61+3.5%$10.89+3.5%-$1.28
2014$9.44+1.7%$10.71+1.7%-$1.26
2013$9.26+2.0%$10.50+2.0%-$1.24
2012$9.14+1.3%$10.36+1.3%-$1.22
2011$9.00+1.5%$10.21+1.5%-$1.20
2010$8.88+1.4%$10.07+1.4%-$1.18
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.82 $21.96 -$11.14
2018$10.67+1.4%$21.77+.9%-$11.09
2017$10.27+3.9%$21.10+3.1%-$10.83
2016$9.94+3.3%$20.54+2.8%-$10.59
2015$9.61+3.5%$20.07+2.3%-$10.46
2014$9.44+1.7%$19.65+2.1%-$10.20
2013$9.26+2.0%$19.23+2.2%-$9.97
2012$9.14+1.3%$18.84+2.1%-$9.70
2011$9.00+1.5%$18.52+1.7%-$9.51
2010$8.88+1.4%$18.23+1.6%-$9.34
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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