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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment690
Mean wage$12.53
Entry wage$11.52
10th percentile wage$10.94
50th percentile wage$12.00
90th percentile wage$14.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality62090.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality620$11.97
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$12.00 $12.95  -$0.95
2019$11.37+5.5%$12.28 +5.5%-$0.90
2018$10.95+3.9%$11.82 +3.9%-$0.86
2017$10.60+3.3%$11.44 +3.3%-$0.83
2016$10.24+3.5%$11.05 +3.5%-$0.81
2015$10.07+1.7%$10.86 +1.7%-$0.79
2014$9.87+2.0%$10.65 +2.0%-$0.78
2013$9.74+1.3%$10.51 +1.3%-$0.77
2012$9.60+1.5%$10.36 +1.5%-$0.75
2011$9.46+1.4%$10.21 +1.4%-$0.74
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.00 $26.48  -$14.48
2019$11.37+5.5%$25.40 +4.2%-$14.03
2018$10.95+3.9%$24.63 +3.1%-$13.68
2017$10.60+3.3%$23.97 +2.8%-$13.37
2016$10.24+3.5%$23.42 +2.3%-$13.18
2015$10.07+1.7%$22.93 +2.1%-$12.86
2014$9.87+2.0%$22.44 +2.2%-$12.57
2013$9.74+1.3%$21.99 +2.1%-$12.25
2012$9.60+1.5%$21.61 +1.7%-$12.01
2011$9.46+1.4%$21.27 +1.6%-$11.80
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
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