Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (35-2012) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		850
Mean wage		$19.57
Entry wage		$14.96
10th percentile wage		$13.28
50th percentile wage		$19.59
90th percentile wage		$25.72

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	490	57.1%
Leisure and Hospitality	330	38.8%
Public Administration	30	3.9%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality	330	$21.32
Public Administration	30	$20.43
Education and Health Services	490	$18.66

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (35-2012)

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.59		$12.86		$6.73
2019	$18.57	+5.5%	$12.19	+5.5%	$6.38
2018	$17.87	+3.9%	$11.73	+3.9%	$6.14
2017	$17.30	+3.3%	$11.36	+3.3%	$5.94
2016	$16.72	+3.5%	$10.97	+3.5%	$5.74
2015	$16.43	+1.7%	$10.79	+1.7%	$5.64
2014	$16.10	+2.0%	$10.57	+2.0%	$5.53
2013	$15.90	+1.3%	$10.44	+1.3%	$5.46
2012	$15.67	+1.5%	$10.29	+1.5%	$5.38
2011	$15.45	+1.4%	$10.14	+1.4%	$5.31
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.59		$24.42		-$4.83
2019	$18.57	+5.5%	$23.43	+4.2%	-$4.85
2018	$17.87	+3.9%	$22.72	+3.1%	-$4.84
2017	$17.30	+3.3%	$22.11	+2.8%	-$4.80
2016	$16.72	+3.5%	$21.60	+2.3%	-$4.88
2015	$16.43	+1.7%	$21.15	+2.1%	-$4.71
2014	$16.10	+2.0%	$20.70	+2.2%	-$4.59
2013	$15.90	+1.3%	$20.28	+2.1%	-$4.37
2012	$15.67	+1.5%	$19.93	+1.7%	-$4.26
2011	$15.45	+1.4%	$19.62	+1.6%	-$4.16

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

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