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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment830
Mean wage$13.18
Entry wage$11.36
10th percentile wage$10.81
50th percentile wage$12.33
90th percentile wage$17.41
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality82099.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality820$12.33
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.33 $12.46 -$0.13
2018$12.16+1.4%$12.29+1.4%-$0.12
2017$11.71+3.9%$11.83+3.9%-$0.12
2016$11.33+3.3%$11.45+3.3%-$0.11
2015$10.95+3.5%$11.06+3.5%-$0.11
2014$10.76+1.7%$10.87+1.7%-$0.11
2013$10.55+2.0%$10.66+2.0%-$0.11
2012$10.41+1.3%$10.52+1.3%-$0.10
2011$10.26+1.5%$10.37+1.5%-$0.10
2010$10.12+1.4%$10.23+1.4%-$0.10
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.33 $24.99 -$12.66
2018$12.16+1.4%$24.77+.9%-$12.60
2017$11.71+3.9%$24.02+3.1%-$12.30
2016$11.33+3.3%$23.37+2.8%-$12.04
2015$10.95+3.5%$22.84+2.3%-$11.89
2014$10.76+1.7%$22.36+2.1%-$11.59
2013$10.55+2.0%$21.88+2.2%-$11.33
2012$10.41+1.3%$21.44+2.1%-$11.02
2011$10.26+1.5%$21.07+1.7%-$10.81
2010$10.12+1.4%$20.74+1.6%-$10.62
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
Southwest $12.33830
North Central $12.051,370
Northwest $11.98410
South Central $11.98680
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.051,370
Southwest $12.33830
South Central $11.98680
Northwest $11.98410
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