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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$25.42
Entry wage$15.28
10th percentile wage$14.01
50th percentile wage$21.82
90th percentile wage$42.67
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services2047.6%
Public Administration
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration$30.16
Professional and Business Services20$17.48
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (19-4091)
Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$21.82 $38.35  -$16.53
2015$21.27+2.6%$37.38 +2.6%-$16.11
2014$20.87+1.9%$36.68 +1.9%-$15.80
2013$20.47+1.9%$35.98 +1.9%-$15.50
2012$20.07+2.0%$35.28 +2.0%-$15.20
2011$19.76+1.6%$34.73 +1.6%-$14.96
2010$19.41+1.8%$34.12 +1.8%-$14.70
2009$19.21+1.1%$33.75 +1.1%-$14.54
2008$18.63+3.1%$32.75 +3.1%-$14.11
2007$18.01+3.5%$31.65 +3.5%-$13.64
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$21.82 $20.85  $0.97
2015$21.27+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%$1.00
2014$20.87+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%$1.03
2013$20.47+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%$1.04
2012$20.07+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%$0.97
2011$19.76+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$0.96
2010$19.41+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%$0.93
2009$19.21+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$0.97
2008$18.63+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%$0.87
2007$18.01+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%$0.81
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
Northwest $26.78 20
South Central $21.82 40
Southwest $18.51 20
North Central $17.68 190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $17.68 190
South Central $21.82 40
Southwest $18.51 20
Northwest $26.78 20
Wages in other areas
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