| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 430 |
| Mean wage | $34.42 |
| Entry wage | $19.98 |
| 10th percentile wage | $18.62 |
| 50th percentile wage | $30.68 |
| 90th percentile wage | $61.17 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 220 | 51.7% |
| Education and Health Services | 80 | 18.3% |
| Financial Activities | 40 | 8.5% |
| Other Services | 20 | 5.8% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 10 | 2.8% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Financial Activities | 40 | $54.98 |
| Manufacturing | | $39.16 |
| Professional and Business Services | 220 | $31.49 |
| Other Services | 20 | $27.82 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 10 | $26.75 |
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| Public Relations Specialists (27-3031) |
| Engage in promoting or creating good will for individuals, groups, or organizations by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media. May prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $30.68 | | $27.58 |
| $3.10 | | 2015 | $29.90 | +2.6% | $26.88 |
+2.6% | $3.02 | | 2014 | $29.34 | +1.9% | $26.38 |
+1.9% | $2.96 | | 2013 | $28.78 | +1.9% | $25.87 |
+1.9% | $2.91 | | 2012 | $28.22 | +2.0% | $25.37 |
+2.0% | $2.85 | | 2011 | $27.78 | +1.6% | $24.98 |
+1.6% | $2.81 | | 2010 | $27.30 | +1.8% | $24.54 |
+1.8% | $2.76 | | 2009 | $27.00 | +1.1% | $24.27 |
+1.1% | $2.73 | | 2008 | $26.20 | +3.1% | $23.55 |
+3.1% | $2.65 | | 2007 | $25.32 | +3.5% | $22.76 |
+3.5% | $2.56 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $30.68 | | $23.35 |
| $7.33 | | 2015 | $29.90 | +2.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $7.20 | | 2014 | $29.34 | +1.9% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $7.13 | | 2013 | $28.78 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $7.02 | | 2012 | $28.22 | +2.0% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $6.83 | | 2011 | $27.78 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $6.73 | | 2010 | $27.30 | +1.8% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $6.60 | | 2009 | $27.00 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $6.58 | | 2008 | $26.20 | +3.1% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $6.30 | | 2007 | $25.32 | +3.5% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $6.06 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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