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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment1,040
Mean wage$14.46
Entry wage$11.98
10th percentile wage$11.44
50th percentile wage$12.80
90th percentile wage$19.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality80077.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality800$12.57
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.80 $12.95  -$0.14
2019$12.13+5.5%$12.28 +5.5%-$0.14
2018$11.68+3.9%$11.82 +3.9%-$0.13
2017$11.31+3.3%$11.44 +3.3%-$0.13
2016$10.92+3.5%$11.05 +3.5%-$0.12
2015$10.74+1.7%$10.86 +1.7%-$0.12
2014$10.52+2.0%$10.65 +2.0%-$0.12
2013$10.39+1.3%$10.51 +1.3%-$0.12
2012$10.24+1.5%$10.36 +1.5%-$0.11
2011$10.10+1.4%$10.21 +1.4%-$0.11
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.80 $26.48  -$13.68
2019$12.13+5.5%$25.40 +4.2%-$13.27
2018$11.68+3.9%$24.63 +3.1%-$12.95
2017$11.31+3.3%$23.97 +2.8%-$12.66
2016$10.92+3.5%$23.42 +2.3%-$12.50
2015$10.74+1.7%$22.93 +2.1%-$12.19
2014$10.52+2.0%$22.44 +2.2%-$11.92
2013$10.39+1.3%$21.99 +2.1%-$11.60
2012$10.24+1.5%$21.61 +1.7%-$11.37
2011$10.10+1.4%$21.27 +1.6%-$11.17
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
Northwest $13.80310
North Central $13.311,160
Southwest $12.801,040
South Central $12.01660
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $13.311,160
Eastern $10.931,070
Southwest $12.801,040
South Central $12.01660
Wages in other areas
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