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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment5,830
Mean wage$13.14
Entry wage$11.23
10th percentile wage$11.02
50th percentile wage$11.38
90th percentile wage$18.07
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality5,45093.6%
Other Services601.1%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services60$14.38
Education and Health Services$12.26
Leisure and Hospitality5,450$11.30
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$11.38 $12.41  -$1.03
2019$10.79+5.5%$11.76 +5.5%-$0.97
2018$10.38+3.9%$11.32 +3.9%-$0.93
2017$10.05+3.3%$10.96 +3.3%-$0.90
2016$9.71+3.5%$10.59 +3.5%-$0.87
2015$9.55+1.7%$10.41 +1.7%-$0.86
2014$9.36+2.0%$10.20 +2.0%-$0.84
2013$9.24+1.3%$10.07 +1.3%-$0.83
2012$9.10+1.5%$9.93 +1.5%-$0.82
2011$8.98+1.4%$9.79 +1.4%-$0.81
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.38 $22.75  -$11.37
2019$10.79+5.5%$21.83 +4.2%-$11.03
2018$10.38+3.9%$21.16 +3.1%-$10.77
2017$10.05+3.3%$20.59 +2.8%-$10.54
2016$9.71+3.5%$20.13 +2.3%-$10.41
2015$9.55+1.7%$19.70 +2.1%-$10.15
2014$9.36+2.0%$19.28 +2.2%-$9.92
2013$9.24+1.3%$18.89 +2.1%-$9.65
2012$9.10+1.5%$18.57 +1.7%-$9.46
2011$8.98+1.4%$18.28 +1.6%-$9.30
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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