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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment6,310
Mean wage$13.25
Entry wage$11.57
10th percentile wage$11.06
50th percentile wage$12.73
90th percentile wage$15.98
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services6,28099.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services6,280$12.74
Personal Care Aides (39-9021)
Assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person's home or in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.73 $13.43 -$0.70
2018$12.56+1.4%$13.25+1.4%-$0.69
2017$12.09+3.9%$12.75+3.9%-$0.66
2016$11.70+3.3%$12.34+3.3%-$0.64
2015$11.30+3.5%$11.92+3.5%-$0.62
2014$11.11+1.7%$11.72+1.7%-$0.61
2013$10.89+2.0%$11.49+2.0%-$0.59
2012$10.75+1.3%$11.34+1.3%-$0.59
2011$10.59+1.5%$11.18+1.5%-$0.58
2010$10.45+1.4%$11.02+1.4%-$0.57
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.73 $21.96 -$9.23
2018$12.56+1.4%$21.77+.9%-$9.21
2017$12.09+3.9%$21.10+3.1%-$9.01
2016$11.70+3.3%$20.54+2.8%-$8.83
2015$11.30+3.5%$20.07+2.3%-$8.76
2014$11.11+1.7%$19.65+2.1%-$8.53
2013$10.89+2.0%$19.23+2.2%-$8.34
2012$10.75+1.3%$18.84+2.1%-$8.09
2011$10.59+1.5%$18.52+1.7%-$7.92
2010$10.45+1.4%$18.23+1.6%-$7.78
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
Eastern $14.242,820
Southwest $13.464,260
Northwest $13.394,450
South Central $12.736,310
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.237,120
South Central $12.736,310
Northwest $13.394,450
Southwest $13.464,260
Wages in other areas
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