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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment3,150
Mean wage$39.87
Entry wage$19.31
10th percentile wage$16.44
50th percentile wage$33.89
90th percentile wage$67.06
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,27072.0%
Manufacturing67021.4%
Professional and Business Services802.5%
Financial Activities702.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,270$35.57
Professional and Business Services80$34.83
Financial Activities70$32.67
Manufacturing670$30.52
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$33.89 $14.63 $19.26
2018$33.53+1.1%$14.48+1.1%$19.06
2017$32.10+4.4%$13.86+4.4%$18.25
2016$31.16+3.0%$13.45+3.0%$17.71
2015$30.78+1.2%$13.29+1.2%$17.49
2014$30.45+1.1%$13.14+1.1%$17.30
2013$29.58+2.9%$12.77+2.9%$16.81
2012$28.87+2.5%$12.46+2.5%$16.41
2011$28.28+2.1%$12.21+2.1%$16.07
2010$27.72+2.0%$11.97+2.0%$15.75
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.89 $21.96 $11.93
2018$33.53+1.1%$21.77+.9%$11.77
2017$32.10+4.4%$21.10+3.1%$11.00
2016$31.16+3.0%$20.54+2.8%$10.62
2015$30.78+1.2%$20.07+2.3%$10.71
2014$30.45+1.1%$19.65+2.1%$10.80
2013$29.58+2.9%$19.23+2.2%$10.35
2012$28.87+2.5%$18.84+2.1%$10.03
2011$28.28+2.1%$18.52+1.7%$9.76
2010$27.72+2.0%$18.23+1.6%$9.49
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $34.163,540
Northwest $33.951,750
South Central $33.893,150
North Central $31.114,860
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $31.114,860
Southwest $34.163,540
South Central $33.893,150
Northwest $33.951,750
Wages in other areas
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