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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment343,990
Mean wage$28.79
Entry wage$13.10
10th percentile wage$11.70
50th percentile wage$22.75
90th percentile wage$51.39
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services116,63033.9%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities62,57018.2%
Professional and Business Services39,28011.4%
Leisure and Hospitality35,36010.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Information4,200$32.87
Public Administration16,820$31.42
Construction14,070$29.31
Financial Activities14,170$28.31
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$22.75 $22.75  $0.00
2019$21.83+4.2%$21.83 +4.2%$0.00
2018$21.16+3.1%$21.16 +3.1%$0.00
2017$20.59+2.8%$20.59 +2.8%$0.00
2016$20.13+2.3%$20.13 +2.3%$0.00
2015$19.70+2.1%$19.70 +2.1%$0.00
2014$19.28+2.2%$19.28 +2.2%$0.00
2013$18.89+2.1%$18.89 +2.1%$0.00
2012$18.57+1.7%$18.57 +1.7%$0.00
2011$18.28+1.6%$18.28 +1.6%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.75 $22.75  $0.00
2019$21.83+4.2%$21.83 +4.2%$0.00
2018$21.16+3.1%$21.16 +3.1%$0.00
2017$20.59+2.8%$20.59 +2.8%$0.00
2016$20.13+2.3%$20.13 +2.3%$0.00
2015$19.70+2.1%$19.70 +2.1%$0.00
2014$19.28+2.2%$19.28 +2.2%$0.00
2013$18.89+2.1%$18.89 +2.1%$0.00
2012$18.57+1.7%$18.57 +1.7%$0.00
2011$18.28+1.6%$18.28 +1.6%$0.00
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $26.48357,200
North Central $24.42535,650
Eastern $23.16190,810
South Central $22.75343,990
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $24.42535,650
Southwest $26.48357,200
South Central $22.75343,990
Northwest $21.91221,260
Wages in other areas
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