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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment230
Mean wage$32.54
Entry wage$21.92
10th percentile wage$17.75
50th percentile wage$33.19
90th percentile wage$46.46
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services12053.5%
Public Administration10042.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration100$35.52
Professional and Business Services120$30.76
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$33.19 $27.07  $6.12
2015$32.41+2.4%$26.44 +2.4%$5.98
2014$31.72+2.2%$25.87 +2.2%$5.85
2013$31.24+1.5%$25.48 +1.5%$5.76
2012$30.97+.9%$25.26 +.9%$5.71
2011$30.51+1.5%$24.89 +1.5%$5.63
2010$30.17+1.2%$24.60 +1.2%$5.56
2009$29.84+1.1%$24.34 +1.1%$5.50
2008$28.85+3.4%$23.53 +3.4%$5.32
2007$27.76+4.0%$22.64 +4.0%$5.12
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$33.19 $20.85  $12.34
2015$32.41+2.4%$20.27 +2.9%$12.15
2014$31.72+2.2%$19.83 +2.2%$11.88
2013$31.24+1.5%$19.43 +2.1%$11.80
2012$30.97+.9%$19.10 +1.7%$11.87
2011$30.51+1.5%$18.80 +1.6%$11.71
2010$30.17+1.2%$18.48 +1.7%$11.68
2009$29.84+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$11.61
2008$28.85+3.4%$17.77 +2.6%$11.09
2007$27.76+4.0%$17.20 +3.3%$10.56
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 $37.16 130
North Central $36.36 320
Eastern $34.81 130
Northwest $34.08 70
South Central $33.19 230
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $36.36 320
South Central $33.19 230
Eastern $34.81 130
Southwest $37.16 130
Northwest $34.08 70
Wages in other areas
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