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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment10,200
Mean wage$15.88
Entry wage$9.89
10th percentile wage$9.43
50th percentile wage$11.92
90th percentile wage$28.50
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities9,85096.5%
Manufacturing1501.4%
Leisure and Hospitality900.9%
Education and Health Services200.2%
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services20$14.12
Trade, Transportation and Utilities9,850$11.91
Manufacturing150$11.73
Other Services$10.87
Leisure and Hospitality90$
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.92 $17.47  -$5.55
2015$11.76+1.3%$17.24 +1.3%-$5.47
2014$11.43+2.9%$16.75 +2.9%-$5.32
2013$11.15+2.5%$16.34 +2.5%-$5.19
2012$10.93+2.1%$16.01 +2.1%-$5.08
2011$10.71+2.0%$15.69 +2.0%-$4.98
2010$10.46+2.4%$15.33 +2.4%-$4.87
2009$10.41+.5%$15.26 +.5%-$4.84
2008$10.39+.2%$15.23 +.2%-$4.83
2007$10.11+2.8%$14.81 +2.8%-$4.70
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.92 $23.35  -$11.43
2015$11.76+1.3%$22.70 +2.9%-$10.93
2014$11.43+2.9%$22.21 +2.2%-$10.78
2013$11.15+2.5%$21.76 +2.1%-$10.61
2012$10.93+2.1%$21.39 +1.7%-$10.46
2011$10.71+2.0%$21.05 +1.6%-$10.34
2010$10.46+2.4%$20.70 +1.7%-$10.23
2009$10.41+.5%$20.42 +1.4%-$10.00
2008$10.39+.2%$19.90 +2.6%-$9.50
2007$10.11+2.8%$19.26 +3.3%-$9.15
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 $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
North Central $11.03 16,660
Eastern $10.97 5,990
South Central $10.96 11,160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.03 16,660
South Central $10.96 11,160
Southwest $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
Eastern $10.97 5,990
Wages in other areas
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