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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment510
Mean wage$12.62
Entry wage$11.58
10th percentile wage$11.03
50th percentile wage$12.19
90th percentile wage$15.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality510100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality510$12.19
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.19 $12.73  -$0.53
2019$11.55+5.5%$12.07 +5.5%-$0.51
2018$11.12+3.9%$11.62 +3.9%-$0.49
2017$10.77+3.3%$11.24 +3.3%-$0.47
2016$10.40+3.5%$10.86 +3.5%-$0.46
2015$10.22+1.7%$10.68 +1.7%-$0.45
2014$10.02+2.0%$10.47 +2.0%-$0.44
2013$9.89+1.3%$10.33 +1.3%-$0.43
2012$9.75+1.5%$10.18 +1.5%-$0.43
2011$9.61+1.4%$10.04 +1.4%-$0.42
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.19 $23.16  -$10.97
2019$11.55+5.5%$22.22 +4.2%-$10.66
2018$11.12+3.9%$21.54 +3.1%-$10.42
2017$10.77+3.3%$20.97 +2.8%-$10.19
2016$10.40+3.5%$20.49 +2.3%-$10.08
2015$10.22+1.7%$20.06 +2.1%-$9.83
2014$10.02+2.0%$19.63 +2.2%-$9.60
2013$9.89+1.3%$19.23 +2.1%-$9.33
2012$9.75+1.5%$18.90 +1.7%-$9.15
2011$9.61+1.4%$18.61 +1.6%-$8.99
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 $12.441,300
Northwest $12.31220
South Central $12.30580
Eastern $12.19510
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.441,300
Southwest $12.00690
South Central $12.30580
Eastern $12.19510
Wages in other areas
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