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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment100
Mean wage$35.47
Entry wage$21.53
10th percentile wage$20.01
50th percentile wage$32.60
90th percentile wage$55.46
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services6063.6%
Public Administration2016.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration2035.63
Professional and Business Services6030.76
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (19-3099)
All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.60 $37.74 -$5.14
2016$31.84+2.4%$36.86+2.4%-$5.01
2015$31.23+2.0%$36.15+2.0%-$4.92
2014$30.64+1.9%$35.47+1.9%-$4.83
2013$30.06+1.9%$34.80+1.9%-$4.73
2012$29.47+2.0%$34.12+2.0%-$4.64
2011$29.01+1.6%$33.59+1.6%-$4.57
2010$28.51+1.8%$33.00+1.8%-$4.49
2009$28.20+1.1%$32.65+1.1%-$4.44
2008$27.36+3.1%$31.68+3.1%-$4.31
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.60 $21.40 $11.20
2016$31.84+2.4%$20.72+3.3%$11.12
2015$31.23+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$10.94
2014$30.64+1.9%$19.85+2.2%$10.79
2013$30.06+1.9%$19.45+2.1%$10.61
2012$29.47+2.0%$19.11+1.7%$10.36
2011$29.01+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$10.20
2010$28.51+1.8%$18.50+1.7%$10.01
2009$28.20+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$9.95
2008$27.36+3.1%$17.78+2.6%$9.58
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 $57.81 
North Central $49.87 
Eastern $42.6180
Northwest $38.1930
South Central $32.60100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $32.60100
Eastern $42.6180
Northwest $38.1930
North Central $49.87 
Southwest $57.81 
Wages in other areas
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