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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment338,910
Mean wage$26.21
Entry wage$11.59
10th percentile wage$9.83
50th percentile wage$20.85
90th percentile wage$47.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services112,06033.1%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities63,71018.8%
Professional and Business Services38,53011.4%
Leisure and Hospitality31,7009.4%
Manufacturing31,1809.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration17,160$29.46
Information4,580$27.94
Construction13,240$26.99
Financial Activities15,910$25.56
Education and Health Services112,060$24.63
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$20.85 $20.85  $0.00
2015$20.27+2.9%$20.27 +2.9%$0.00
2014$19.83+2.2%$19.83 +2.2%$0.00
2013$19.43+2.1%$19.43 +2.1%$0.00
2012$19.10+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%$0.00
2011$18.80+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$0.00
2010$18.48+1.7%$18.48 +1.7%$0.00
2009$18.23+1.4%$18.23 +1.4%$0.00
2008$17.77+2.6%$17.77 +2.6%$0.00
2007$17.20+3.3%$17.20 +3.3%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$20.85 $20.85  $0.00
2015$20.27+2.9%$20.27 +2.9%$0.00
2014$19.83+2.2%$19.83 +2.2%$0.00
2013$19.43+2.1%$19.43 +2.1%$0.00
2012$19.10+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%$0.00
2011$18.80+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$0.00
2010$18.48+1.7%$18.48 +1.7%$0.00
2009$18.23+1.4%$18.23 +1.4%$0.00
2008$17.77+2.6%$17.77 +2.6%$0.00
2007$17.20+3.3%$17.20 +3.3%$0.00
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 $23.35 359,290
North Central $21.85 529,110
South Central $20.85 338,910
Eastern $20.53 191,780
Northwest $19.32 224,130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $21.85 529,110
Southwest $23.35 359,290
South Central $20.85 338,910
Northwest $19.32 224,130
Eastern $20.53 191,780
Wages in other areas
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