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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment220
Mean wage$12.93
Entry wage$11.57
10th percentile wage$11.04
50th percentile wage$12.31
90th percentile wage$15.62
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality18082.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality180$12.33
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$12.31 $12.59  -$0.27
2019$11.67+5.5%$11.93 +5.5%-$0.26
2018$11.23+3.9%$11.49 +3.9%-$0.25
2017$10.87+3.3%$11.12 +3.3%-$0.24
2016$10.50+3.5%$10.74 +3.5%-$0.23
2015$10.33+1.7%$10.56 +1.7%-$0.23
2014$10.12+2.0%$10.35 +2.0%-$0.23
2013$9.99+1.3%$10.22 +1.3%-$0.22
2012$9.85+1.5%$10.07 +1.5%-$0.22
2011$9.71+1.4%$9.93 +1.4%-$0.22
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.31 $21.91  -$9.60
2019$11.67+5.5%$21.02 +4.2%-$9.35
2018$11.23+3.9%$20.38 +3.1%-$9.14
2017$10.87+3.3%$19.83 +2.8%-$8.96
2016$10.50+3.5%$19.38 +2.3%-$8.87
2015$10.33+1.7%$18.98 +2.1%-$8.65
2014$10.12+2.0%$18.57 +2.2%-$8.45
2013$9.99+1.3%$18.20 +2.1%-$8.20
2012$9.85+1.5%$17.88 +1.7%-$8.03
2011$9.71+1.4%$17.60 +1.6%-$7.89
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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