| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 750 |
| Mean wage | $23.73 |
| Entry wage | $14.74 |
| 10th percentile wage | $13.56 |
| 50th percentile wage | $25.36 |
| 90th percentile wage | $35.61 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Construction | 670 | 89.2% |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | 3.6% |
| Professional and Business Services | 10 | 1.7% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | $35.32 |
| Professional and Business Services | 10 | $27.87 |
| Construction | 670 | $22.25 |
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| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152) |
| Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $25.36 | | $25.99 |
| -$0.63 | | 2015 | $24.77 | +2.4% | $25.38 |
+2.4% | -$0.61 | | 2014 | $24.24 | +2.2% | $24.84 |
+2.2% | -$0.60 | | 2013 | $23.87 | +1.5% | $24.46 |
+1.5% | -$0.59 | | 2012 | $23.66 | +.9% | $24.25 |
+.9% | -$0.58 | | 2011 | $23.31 | +1.5% | $23.89 |
+1.5% | -$0.57 | | 2010 | $23.05 | +1.2% | $23.62 |
+1.2% | -$0.57 | | 2009 | $22.80 | +1.1% | $23.37 |
+1.1% | -$0.56 | | 2008 | $22.05 | +3.4% | $22.59 |
+3.4% | -$0.54 | | 2007 | $21.21 | +4.0% | $21.74 |
+4.0% | -$0.52 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $25.36 | | $23.35 |
| $2.01 | | 2015 | $24.77 | +2.4% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $2.07 | | 2014 | $24.24 | +2.2% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $2.02 | | 2013 | $23.87 | +1.5% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $2.10 | | 2012 | $23.66 | +.9% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $2.27 | | 2011 | $23.31 | +1.5% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $2.26 | | 2010 | $23.05 | +1.2% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $2.35 | | 2009 | $22.80 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $2.38 | | 2008 | $22.05 | +3.4% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $2.15 | | 2007 | $21.21 | +4.0% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $1.95 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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