| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 1,160 |
| Mean wage | $18.60 |
| Entry wage | $9.90 |
| 10th percentile wage | $9.50 |
| 50th percentile wage | $15.35 |
| 90th percentile wage | $34.42 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 920 | 79.7% |
| Education and Health Services | 150 | 13% |
| Public Administration | 20 | 1.6% |
| Professional and Business Services | | |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Professional and Business Services | | $33.01 |
| Public Administration | 20 | $21.40 |
| Education and Health Services | 150 | $15.44 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 920 | $14.77 |
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| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041) |
| Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $15.35 | | $15.55 |
| -$0.20 | | 2015 | $14.83 | +3.5% | $15.03 |
+3.5% | -$0.19 | | 2014 | $14.50 | +2.3% | $14.69 |
+2.3% | -$0.18 | | 2013 | $14.27 | +1.6% | $14.46 |
+1.6% | -$0.18 | | 2012 | $13.94 | +2.4% | $14.12 |
+2.4% | -$0.18 | | 2011 | $13.77 | +1.2% | $13.95 |
+1.2% | -$0.17 | | 2010 | $13.51 | +1.9% | $13.69 |
+1.9% | -$0.17 | | 2009 | $13.29 | +1.7% | $13.46 |
+1.7% | -$0.17 | | 2008 | $12.93 | +2.8% | $13.10 |
+2.8% | -$0.16 | | 2007 | $12.59 | +2.7% | $12.75 |
+2.7% | -$0.16 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $15.35 | | $23.35 |
| -$8.00 | | 2015 | $14.83 | +3.5% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | -$7.86 | | 2014 | $14.50 | +2.3% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | -$7.70 | | 2013 | $14.27 | +1.6% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | -$7.49 | | 2012 | $13.94 | +2.4% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | -$7.45 | | 2011 | $13.77 | +1.2% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | -$7.28 | | 2010 | $13.51 | +1.9% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | -$7.19 | | 2009 | $13.29 | +1.7% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | -$7.13 | | 2008 | $12.93 | +2.8% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | -$6.96 | | 2007 | $12.59 | +2.7% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | -$6.67 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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