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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment10,100
Mean wage$17.57
Entry wage$11.53
10th percentile wage$11.03
50th percentile wage$13.98
90th percentile wage$28.18
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities9,21091.2%
Professional and Business Services1701.7%
Leisure and Hospitality1501.5%
Manufacturing1201.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality150$14.55
Trade, Transportation and Utilities9,210$14.24
Professional and Business Services170$12.49
Manufacturing120$11.75
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$13.98 $18.16 -$4.18
2018$13.83+1.1%$17.97+1.1%-$4.13
2017$13.24+4.4%$17.20+4.4%-$3.95
2016$12.85+3.0%$16.70+3.0%-$3.84
2015$12.70+1.2%$16.49+1.2%-$3.79
2014$12.56+1.1%$16.32+1.1%-$3.75
2013$12.20+2.9%$15.85+2.9%-$3.64
2012$11.91+2.5%$15.47+2.5%-$3.56
2011$11.67+2.1%$15.15+2.1%-$3.48
2010$11.43+2.0%$14.85+2.0%-$3.41
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.98 $24.99 -$11.01
2018$13.83+1.1%$24.77+.9%-$10.93
2017$13.24+4.4%$24.02+3.1%-$10.77
2016$12.85+3.0%$23.37+2.8%-$10.51
2015$12.70+1.2%$22.84+2.3%-$10.14
2014$12.56+1.1%$22.36+2.1%-$9.80
2013$12.20+2.9%$21.88+2.2%-$9.68
2012$11.91+2.5%$21.44+2.1%-$9.53
2011$11.67+2.1%$21.07+1.7%-$9.40
2010$11.43+2.0%$20.74+1.6%-$9.30
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 $13.9810,100
Northwest $13.027,240
Eastern $12.775,200
South Central $12.738,720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.6113,070
Southwest $13.9810,100
South Central $12.738,720
Northwest $13.027,240
Wages in other areas
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