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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment11,210
Mean wage$16.32
Entry wage$10.33
10th percentile wage$9.68
50th percentile wage$12.17
90th percentile wage$29.02
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10,45093.2%
Leisure and Hospitality1201.0%
Manufacturing1201.0%
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality12013.88
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10,45012.52
Other Services11.49
Manufacturing12011.25
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.17 $18.10  -$5.93
2016$11.87+2.6%$17.65 +2.6%-$5.78
2015$11.74+1.1%$17.46 +1.1%-$5.71
2014$11.40+2.9%$16.96 +2.9%-$5.55
2013$11.13+2.5%$16.55 +2.5%-$5.42
2012$10.90+2.1%$16.21 +2.1%-$5.31
2011$10.69+2.0%$15.89 +2.0%-$5.20
2010$10.44+2.4%$15.53 +2.4%-$5.08
2009$10.39+.5%$15.45 +.5%-$5.06
2008$10.37+.2%$15.42 +.2%-$5.05
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.17 $23.83  -$11.66
2016$11.87+2.6%$23.07 +3.3%-$11.20
2015$11.74+1.1%$22.59 +2.1%-$10.84
2014$11.40+2.9%$22.10 +2.2%-$10.69
2013$11.13+2.5%$21.66 +2.1%-$10.52
2012$10.90+2.1%$21.29 +1.7%-$10.38
2011$10.69+2.0%$20.95 +1.6%-$10.26
2010$10.44+2.4%$20.60 +1.7%-$10.15
2009$10.39+.5%$20.32 +1.4%-$9.92
2008$10.37+.2%$19.80 +2.6%-$9.42
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 $12.1711,210
Northwest $11.548,510
South Central $11.5310,550
North Central $11.5015,160
Eastern $11.115,880
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.5015,160
Southwest $12.1711,210
South Central $11.5310,550
Northwest $11.548,510
Eastern $11.115,880
Wages in other areas
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