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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment580
Mean wage$12.70
Entry wage$11.72
10th percentile wage$11.21
50th percentile wage$12.30
90th percentile wage$15.05
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality56096.4%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services$16.81
Leisure and Hospitality560$12.29
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$12.30 $12.41  -$0.10
2019$11.66+5.5%$11.76 +5.5%-$0.10
2018$11.22+3.9%$11.32 +3.9%-$0.10
2017$10.86+3.3%$10.96 +3.3%-$0.09
2016$10.50+3.5%$10.59 +3.5%-$0.09
2015$10.32+1.7%$10.41 +1.7%-$0.09
2014$10.11+2.0%$10.20 +2.0%-$0.09
2013$9.98+1.3%$10.07 +1.3%-$0.08
2012$9.84+1.5%$9.93 +1.5%-$0.08
2011$9.70+1.4%$9.79 +1.4%-$0.08
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.30 $22.75  -$10.45
2019$11.66+5.5%$21.83 +4.2%-$10.16
2018$11.22+3.9%$21.16 +3.1%-$9.93
2017$10.86+3.3%$20.59 +2.8%-$9.73
2016$10.50+3.5%$20.13 +2.3%-$9.62
2015$10.32+1.7%$19.70 +2.1%-$9.38
2014$10.11+2.0%$19.28 +2.2%-$9.17
2013$9.98+1.3%$18.89 +2.1%-$8.90
2012$9.84+1.5%$18.57 +1.7%-$8.73
2011$9.70+1.4%$18.28 +1.6%-$8.57
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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