| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 359,290 |
| Mean wage | $31.18 |
| Entry wage | $12.22 |
| 10th percentile wage | $10.13 |
| 50th percentile wage | $23.35 |
| 90th percentile wage | $59.48 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Education and Health Services | 86,700 | 24.1% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 63,430 | 17.7% |
| Professional and Business Services | 59,690 | 16.6% |
| Financial Activities | 39,570 | 11% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 35,340 | 9.8% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Financial Activities | 39,570 | $36.96 |
| Information | 11,820 | $32.92 |
| Public Administration | 12,250 | $30.45 |
| Professional and Business Services | 59,690 | $27.95 |
| Construction | 11,140 | $25.36 |
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