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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment680
Mean wage$64.15
Entry wage$30.06
10th percentile wage$19.72
50th percentile wage$56.08
90th percentile wageN/A
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction55080.5%
Financial Activities709.7%
Professional and Business Services203.2%
Public Administration101.8%
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing$71.73
Public Administration10$57.39
Construction550$55.85
Financial Activities70$55.26
Professional and Business Services20$52.91
Construction Managers (11-9021)
Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Include specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Include general superintendents, project managers, and constructors who manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$56.08 $64.14  -$8.06
2015$54.14+3.6%$61.92 +3.6%-$7.78
2014$52.86+2.4%$60.46 +2.4%-$7.59
2013$51.58+2.5%$58.99 +2.5%-$7.41
2012$50.74+1.7%$58.03 +1.7%-$7.29
2011$49.95+1.6%$57.13 +1.6%-$7.17
2010$48.89+2.2%$55.91 +2.2%-$7.02
2009$48.54+.7%$55.51 +.7%-$6.97
2008$47.03+3.2%$53.79 +3.2%-$6.76
2007$45.49+3.4%$52.03 +3.4%-$6.53
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$56.08 $23.35  $32.73
2015$54.14+3.6%$22.70 +2.9%$31.44
2014$52.86+2.4%$22.21 +2.2%$30.65
2013$51.58+2.5%$21.76 +2.1%$29.82
2012$50.74+1.7%$21.39 +1.7%$29.35
2011$49.95+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%$28.89
2010$48.89+2.2%$20.70 +1.7%$28.19
2009$48.54+.7%$20.42 +1.4%$28.12
2008$47.03+3.2%$19.90 +2.6%$27.14
2007$45.49+3.4%$19.26 +3.3%$26.23
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $56.08 680
South Central $52.96 500
Eastern $52.78 240
Northwest $46.21 450
North Central $43.83 1,020
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $43.83 1,020
Southwest $56.08 680
South Central $52.96 500
Northwest $46.21 450
Eastern $52.78 240
Wages in other areas
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