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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,150
Mean wage$17.02
Entry wage$10.82
10th percentile wage$9.98
50th percentile wage$15.76
90th percentile wage$25.44
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,02088.7%
Leisure and Hospitality100.9%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services20.66
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,02015.68
Leisure and Hospitality1013.13
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.76 $16.01  -$0.25
2016$15.04+4.8%$15.28 +4.8%-$0.23
2015$14.69+2.4%$14.92 +2.4%-$0.23
2014$14.36+2.3%$14.59 +2.3%-$0.22
2013$14.13+1.6%$14.36 +1.6%-$0.22
2012$13.80+2.4%$14.02 +2.4%-$0.21
2011$13.63+1.2%$13.85 +1.2%-$0.21
2010$13.38+1.9%$13.59 +1.9%-$0.21
2009$13.16+1.7%$13.37 +1.7%-$0.20
2008$12.81+2.8%$13.01 +2.8%-$0.20
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.76 $23.83  -$8.07
2016$15.04+4.8%$23.07 +3.3%-$8.02
2015$14.69+2.4%$22.59 +2.1%-$7.89
2014$14.36+2.3%$22.10 +2.2%-$7.74
2013$14.13+1.6%$21.66 +2.1%-$7.52
2012$13.80+2.4%$21.29 +1.7%-$7.48
2011$13.63+1.2%$20.95 +1.6%-$7.31
2010$13.38+1.9%$20.60 +1.7%-$7.21
2009$13.16+1.7%$20.32 +1.4%-$7.15
2008$12.81+2.8%$19.80 +2.6%-$6.99
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 $15.761,150
South Central $15.62530
Northwest $13.84460
North Central $12.421,240
Eastern $11.69450
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.421,240
Southwest $15.761,150
South Central $15.62530
Northwest $13.84460
Eastern $11.69450
Wages in other areas
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