| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 940 |
| Mean wage | $30.13 |
| Entry wage | $24.84 |
| 10th percentile wage | $24.39 |
| 50th percentile wage | $29.27 |
| 90th percentile wage | $39.23 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Construction | 760 | 80.7% |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | 3% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 20 | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 20 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | | |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 20 | $41.68 |
| Manufacturing | | $38.50 |
| Public Administration | 20 | $34.77 |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | $34.45 |
| Construction | 760 | $28.55 |
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| Electricians (47-2111) |
| Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $29.27 | | $25.99 |
| $3.28 | | 2015 | $28.59 | +2.4% | $25.38 |
+2.4% | $3.20 | | 2014 | $27.97 | +2.2% | $24.84 |
+2.2% | $3.13 | | 2013 | $27.55 | +1.5% | $24.46 |
+1.5% | $3.09 | | 2012 | $27.31 | +.9% | $24.25 |
+.9% | $3.06 | | 2011 | $26.91 | +1.5% | $23.89 |
+1.5% | $3.02 | | 2010 | $26.60 | +1.2% | $23.62 |
+1.2% | $2.98 | | 2009 | $26.32 | +1.1% | $23.37 |
+1.1% | $2.95 | | 2008 | $25.45 | +3.4% | $22.59 |
+3.4% | $2.85 | | 2007 | $24.48 | +4.0% | $21.74 |
+4.0% | $2.74 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $29.27 | | $23.35 |
| $5.92 | | 2015 | $28.59 | +2.4% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $5.89 | | 2014 | $27.97 | +2.2% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $5.76 | | 2013 | $27.55 | +1.5% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $5.78 | | 2012 | $27.31 | +.9% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $5.92 | | 2011 | $26.91 | +1.5% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $5.86 | | 2010 | $26.60 | +1.2% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $5.90 | | 2009 | $26.32 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $5.90 | | 2008 | $25.45 | +3.4% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $5.55 | | 2007 | $24.48 | +4.0% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $5.22 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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