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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment120
Mean wage$20.85
Entry wage$13.63
10th percentile wage$12.71
50th percentile wage$19.73
90th percentile wage$31.93
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4030.3%
Financial Activities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities$22.11
Trade, Transportation and Utilities40$16.53
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.73 $20.05  -$0.32
2015$19.02+3.8%$19.32 +3.8%-$0.30
2014$18.64+2.0%$18.95 +2.0%-$0.30
2013$18.27+2.0%$18.57 +2.0%-$0.29
2012$17.96+1.7%$18.25 +1.7%-$0.29
2011$17.63+1.8%$17.92 +1.8%-$0.28
2010$17.35+1.6%$17.64 +1.6%-$0.28
2009$17.03+1.9%$17.31 +1.9%-$0.27
2008$16.56+2.8%$16.83 +2.8%-$0.26
2007$16.04+3.3%$16.30 +3.3%-$0.26
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.73 $23.35  -$3.62
2015$19.02+3.8%$22.70 +2.9%-$3.68
2014$18.64+2.0%$22.21 +2.2%-$3.56
2013$18.27+2.0%$21.76 +2.1%-$3.49
2012$17.96+1.7%$21.39 +1.7%-$3.42
2011$17.63+1.8%$21.05 +1.6%-$3.41
2010$17.35+1.6%$20.70 +1.7%-$3.34
2009$17.03+1.9%$20.42 +1.4%-$3.39
2008$16.56+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%-$3.33
2007$16.04+3.3%$19.26 +3.3%-$3.22
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
North Central $19.96 60
Southwest $19.73 120
South Central $18.95 40
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $19.73 120
North Central $19.96 60
South Central $18.95 40
Wages in other areas
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