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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment310
Mean wage$34.17
Entry wage$20.75
10th percentile wage$15.90
50th percentile wage$34.20
90th percentile wage$49.79
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services17056.8%
Public Administration9028.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration90$39.08
Professional and Business Services170$29.15
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$34.20 $27.42 $6.78
2018$33.77+1.3%$27.07+1.3%$6.69
2017$33.13+1.9%$26.56+1.9%$6.57
2016$32.24+2.8%$25.85+2.8%$6.39
2015$31.28+3.1%$25.08+3.1%$6.20
2014$30.77+1.7%$24.67+1.7%$6.10
2013$30.11+2.2%$24.14+2.2%$5.97
2012$29.65+1.5%$23.77+1.5%$5.88
2011$29.40+.9%$23.57+.9%$5.83
2010$28.97+1.5%$23.22+1.5%$5.74
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$34.20 $21.96 $12.24
2018$33.77+1.3%$21.77+.9%$12.00
2017$33.13+1.9%$21.10+3.1%$12.03
2016$32.24+2.8%$20.54+2.8%$11.71
2015$31.28+3.1%$20.07+2.3%$11.21
2014$30.77+1.7%$19.65+2.1%$11.12
2013$30.11+2.2%$19.23+2.2%$10.88
2012$29.65+1.5%$18.84+2.1%$10.81
2011$29.40+.9%$18.52+1.7%$10.88
2010$28.97+1.5%$18.23+1.6%$10.74
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
North Central $36.56250
Northwest $34.26100
South Central $34.20310
Southwest $33.61200
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $29.11380
South Central $34.20310
North Central $36.56250
Southwest $33.61200
Wages in other areas
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