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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment180
Mean wage$26.64
Entry wage$23.44
10th percentile wage$16.01
50th percentile wage$27.95
90th percentile wage$28.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities180100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities180$27.95
Postal Service Clerks (43-5051)
Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags according to State, address, or other scheme; and examine mail for correct postage.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.95 $20.05  $7.90
2015$26.94+3.8%$19.32 +3.8%$7.61
2014$26.41+2.0%$18.95 +2.0%$7.46
2013$25.88+2.0%$18.57 +2.0%$7.32
2012$25.44+1.7%$18.25 +1.7%$7.19
2011$24.98+1.8%$17.92 +1.8%$7.06
2010$24.59+1.6%$17.64 +1.6%$6.95
2009$24.12+1.9%$17.31 +1.9%$6.82
2008$23.46+2.8%$16.83 +2.8%$6.63
2007$22.72+3.3%$16.30 +3.3%$6.42
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.95 $23.35  $4.60
2015$26.94+3.8%$22.70 +2.9%$4.24
2014$26.41+2.0%$22.21 +2.2%$4.20
2013$25.88+2.0%$21.76 +2.1%$4.12
2012$25.44+1.7%$21.39 +1.7%$4.05
2011$24.98+1.8%$21.05 +1.6%$3.93
2010$24.59+1.6%$20.70 +1.7%$3.89
2009$24.12+1.9%$20.42 +1.4%$3.70
2008$23.46+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%$3.57
2007$22.72+3.3%$19.26 +3.3%$3.45
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
South Central $27.95 200
Southwest $27.95 180
Eastern $27.94 170
North Central $27.94 270
Northwest $27.94 190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.94 270
South Central $27.95 200
Northwest $27.94 190
Southwest $27.95 180
Eastern $27.94 170
Wages in other areas
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