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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,920
Mean wage$16.93
Entry wage$11.88
10th percentile wage$11.15
50th percentile wage$15.78
90th percentile wage$24.79
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing1,86063.8%
Professional and Business Services72024.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2307.8%
Construction1003.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities230$17.43
Construction100$16.55
Manufacturing1,860$16.23
Professional and Business Services720$14.18
Assemblers and fabricators, all other, including team assemblers (51-2098)
 
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.78 $18.76 -$2.98
2018$15.63+1.0%$18.58+1.0%-$2.95
2017$15.18+2.9%$18.05+2.9%-$2.86
2016$14.72+3.1%$17.50+3.1%-$2.78
2015$14.32+2.8%$17.03+2.8%-$2.70
2014$13.98+2.4%$16.62+2.4%-$2.64
2013$13.67+2.3%$16.25+2.3%-$2.58
2012$13.41+1.9%$15.94+1.9%-$2.53
2011$13.19+1.7%$15.68+1.7%-$2.48
2010$12.97+1.6%$15.42+1.6%-$2.45
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.78 $21.96 -$6.18
2018$15.63+1.0%$21.77+.9%-$6.13
2017$15.18+2.9%$21.10+3.1%-$5.92
2016$14.72+3.1%$20.54+2.8%-$5.81
2015$14.32+2.8%$20.07+2.3%-$5.74
2014$13.98+2.4%$19.65+2.1%-$5.66
2013$13.67+2.3%$19.23+2.2%-$5.56
2012$13.41+1.9%$18.84+2.1%-$5.43
2011$13.19+1.7%$18.52+1.7%-$5.33
2010$12.97+1.6%$18.23+1.6%-$5.25
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 $16.452,010
South Central $15.782,920
Northwest $15.132,400
Eastern $14.94770
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $14.864,230
South Central $15.782,920
Northwest $15.132,400
Southwest $16.452,010
Wages in other areas
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