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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment4,260
Mean wage$14.20
Entry wage$11.19
10th percentile wage$10.90
50th percentile wage$11.91
90th percentile wage$20.44
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality4,09095.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality4,090$11.84
Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Excludes Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.91 $12.73  -$0.82
2019$11.29+5.5%$12.07 +5.5%-$0.77
2018$10.87+3.9%$11.62 +3.9%-$0.74
2017$10.52+3.3%$11.24 +3.3%-$0.72
2016$10.16+3.5%$10.86 +3.5%-$0.69
2015$9.99+1.7%$10.68 +1.7%-$0.68
2014$9.79+2.0%$10.47 +2.0%-$0.67
2013$9.67+1.3%$10.33 +1.3%-$0.66
2012$9.53+1.5%$10.18 +1.5%-$0.65
2011$9.39+1.4%$10.04 +1.4%-$0.64
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.91 $23.16  -$11.25
2019$11.29+5.5%$22.22 +4.2%-$10.93
2018$10.87+3.9%$21.54 +3.1%-$10.67
2017$10.52+3.3%$20.97 +2.8%-$10.44
2016$10.16+3.5%$20.49 +2.3%-$10.32
2015$9.99+1.7%$20.06 +2.1%-$10.06
2014$9.79+2.0%$19.63 +2.2%-$9.83
2013$9.67+1.3%$19.23 +2.1%-$9.56
2012$9.53+1.5%$18.90 +1.7%-$9.37
2011$9.39+1.4%$18.61 +1.6%-$9.21
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.9310,340
Eastern $11.914,260
Northwest $11.813,850
Southwest $11.716,570
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.9310,340
Southwest $11.716,570
South Central $11.385,830
Eastern $11.914,260
Wages in other areas
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