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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$28.57
Entry wage$22.40
10th percentile wage$17.65
50th percentile wage$28.64
90th percentile wage$38.76
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services28.64
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098)
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Exclude "Electricians" (47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.64 $24.90 $3.74
2016$27.94+2.5%$24.29+2.5%$3.65
2015$27.40+2.0%$23.82+2.0%$3.58
2014$26.84+2.1%$23.33+2.1%$3.50
2013$26.28+2.1%$22.84+2.1%$3.43
2012$25.89+1.5%$22.51+1.5%$3.38
2011$25.33+2.2%$22.02+2.2%$3.31
2010$25.04+1.2%$21.77+1.2%$3.27
2009$24.61+1.7%$21.40+1.7%$3.21
2008$23.89+3.0%$20.77+3.0%$3.12
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.64 $21.40 $7.24
2016$27.94+2.5%$20.72+3.3%$7.23
2015$27.40+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$7.12
2014$26.84+2.1%$19.85+2.2%$6.99
2013$26.28+2.1%$19.45+2.1%$6.83
2012$25.89+1.5%$19.11+1.7%$6.78
2011$25.33+2.2%$18.81+1.6%$6.52
2010$25.04+1.2%$18.50+1.7%$6.54
2009$24.61+1.7%$18.25+1.4%$6.36
2008$23.89+3.0%$17.78+2.6%$6.11
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $28.64 
North Central $26.27310
Northwest $21.8790
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $26.27310
Northwest $21.8790
South Central $28.64 
Wages in other areas
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