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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,850
Mean wage$14.20
Entry wage$11.04
10th percentile wage$10.94
50th percentile wage$11.81
90th percentile wage$24.66
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality3,66095.0%
Education and Health Services1303.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services130$13.28
Leisure and Hospitality3,660$11.75
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$11.81 $12.59  -$0.77
2019$11.19+5.5%$11.93 +5.5%-$0.73
2018$10.78+3.9%$11.49 +3.9%-$0.71
2017$10.43+3.3%$11.12 +3.3%-$0.68
2016$10.08+3.5%$10.74 +3.5%-$0.66
2015$9.91+1.7%$10.56 +1.7%-$0.65
2014$9.71+2.0%$10.35 +2.0%-$0.64
2013$9.59+1.3%$10.22 +1.3%-$0.63
2012$9.45+1.5%$10.07 +1.5%-$0.62
2011$9.32+1.4%$9.93 +1.4%-$0.61
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.81 $21.91  -$10.10
2019$11.19+5.5%$21.02 +4.2%-$9.82
2018$10.78+3.9%$20.38 +3.1%-$9.60
2017$10.43+3.3%$19.83 +2.8%-$9.40
2016$10.08+3.5%$19.38 +2.3%-$9.30
2015$9.91+1.7%$18.98 +2.1%-$9.07
2014$9.71+2.0%$18.57 +2.2%-$8.86
2013$9.59+1.3%$18.20 +2.1%-$8.61
2012$9.45+1.5%$17.88 +1.7%-$8.43
2011$9.32+1.4%$17.60 +1.6%-$8.28
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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