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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment1,250
Mean wage$12.55
Entry wage$11.65
10th percentile wage$11.10
50th percentile wage$12.14
90th percentile wage$15.12
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,19094.7%
Education and Health Services403.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,190$12.17
Education and Health Services40$11.96
Dishwashers (35-9021)
Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.14 $12.41  -$0.26
2019$11.51+5.5%$11.76 +5.5%-$0.25
2018$11.08+3.9%$11.32 +3.9%-$0.24
2017$10.72+3.3%$10.96 +3.3%-$0.23
2016$10.36+3.5%$10.59 +3.5%-$0.23
2015$10.18+1.7%$10.41 +1.7%-$0.22
2014$9.98+2.0%$10.20 +2.0%-$0.22
2013$9.85+1.3%$10.07 +1.3%-$0.21
2012$9.71+1.5%$9.93 +1.5%-$0.21
2011$9.58+1.4%$9.79 +1.4%-$0.21
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.14 $22.75  -$10.61
2019$11.51+5.5%$21.83 +4.2%-$10.31
2018$11.08+3.9%$21.16 +3.1%-$10.08
2017$10.72+3.3%$20.59 +2.8%-$9.87
2016$10.36+3.5%$20.13 +2.3%-$9.76
2015$10.18+1.7%$19.70 +2.1%-$9.52
2014$9.98+2.0%$19.28 +2.2%-$9.30
2013$9.85+1.3%$18.89 +2.1%-$9.03
2012$9.71+1.5%$18.57 +1.7%-$8.85
2011$9.58+1.4%$18.28 +1.6%-$8.70
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
Southwest $12.221,890
South Central $12.141,250
Eastern $12.13780
North Central $12.092,040
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.092,040
Southwest $12.221,890
South Central $12.141,250
Eastern $12.13780
Wages in other areas
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