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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,600
Mean wage$28.40
Entry wage$19.20
10th percentile wage$16.76
50th percentile wage$27.80
90th percentile wage$41.37
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services69043.1%
Information22013.9%
Education and Health Services21013.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities18011.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration5033.50
Financial Activities17028.96
Education and Health Services21027.80
Professional and Business Services69027.79
Computer User Support Specialists (15-1151)
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, in
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.80 $43.86  -$16.06
2016$27.15+2.4%$42.83 +2.4%-$15.68
2015$26.63+2.0%$42.01 +2.0%-$15.38
2014$26.13+1.9%$41.23 +1.9%-$15.09
2013$25.63+1.9%$40.44 +1.9%-$14.80
2012$25.13+2.0%$39.65 +2.0%-$14.51
2011$24.74+1.6%$39.04 +1.6%-$14.29
2010$24.31+1.8%$38.35 +1.8%-$14.04
2009$24.05+1.1%$37.94 +1.1%-$13.89
2008$23.33+3.1%$36.81 +3.1%-$13.47
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.80 $23.83  $3.97
2016$27.15+2.4%$23.07 +3.3%$4.08
2015$26.63+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%$4.04
2014$26.13+1.9%$22.10 +2.2%$4.03
2013$25.63+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%$3.97
2012$25.13+2.0%$21.29 +1.7%$3.85
2011$24.74+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%$3.79
2010$24.31+1.8%$20.60 +1.7%$3.71
2009$24.05+1.1%$20.32 +1.4%$3.73
2008$23.33+3.1%$19.80 +2.6%$3.53
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
Southwest $27.801,600
North Central $27.372,690
South Central $26.931,640
Northwest $24.50720
Eastern $24.26660
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.372,690
South Central $26.931,640
Southwest $27.801,600
Northwest $24.50720
Eastern $24.26660
Wages in other areas
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