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



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		860
Mean wage		$20.46
Entry wage		$15.35
10th percentile wage		$13.90
50th percentile wage		$19.24
90th percentile wage		$29.25

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	590	69.1%
Leisure and Hospitality	230	26.8%
Public Administration

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration		$20.74
Education and Health Services	590	$19.66
Leisure and Hospitality	230	$17.74

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	$19.24		$12.41		$6.83
2019	$18.24	+5.5%	$11.76	+5.5%	$6.47
2018	$17.56	+3.9%	$11.32	+3.9%	$6.23
2017	$16.99	+3.3%	$10.96	+3.3%	$6.03
2016	$16.42	+3.5%	$10.59	+3.5%	$5.83
2015	$16.14	+1.7%	$10.41	+1.7%	$5.73
2014	$15.82	+2.0%	$10.20	+2.0%	$5.61
2013	$15.62	+1.3%	$10.07	+1.3%	$5.54
2012	$15.39	+1.5%	$9.93	+1.5%	$5.46
2011	$15.18	+1.4%	$9.79	+1.4%	$5.39
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.24		$22.75		-$3.51
2019	$18.24	+5.5%	$21.83	+4.2%	-$3.58
2018	$17.56	+3.9%	$21.16	+3.1%	-$3.60
2017	$16.99	+3.3%	$20.59	+2.8%	-$3.60
2016	$16.42	+3.5%	$20.13	+2.3%	-$3.70
2015	$16.14	+1.7%	$19.70	+2.1%	-$3.56
2014	$15.82	+2.0%	$19.28	+2.2%	-$3.46
2013	$15.62	+1.3%	$18.89	+2.1%	-$3.27
2012	$15.39	+1.5%	$18.57	+1.7%	-$3.18
2011	$15.18	+1.4%	$18.28	+1.6%	-$3.10

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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