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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment90
Mean wage$21.98
Entry wage$18.65
10th percentile wage$17.02
50th percentile wage$21.66
90th percentile wage$27.75
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1013.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services10$25.94
Credit Counselors (13-2071)
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$21.66 $35.46  -$13.80
2019$20.95+3.4%$34.30 +3.4%-$13.34
2018$20.41+2.6%$33.41 +2.6%-$13.00
2017$19.93+2.4%$32.63 +2.4%-$12.69
2016$19.47+2.4%$31.87 +2.4%-$12.40
2015$18.93+2.9%$30.99 +2.9%-$12.06
2014$18.48+2.4%$30.26 +2.4%-$11.77
2013$18.03+2.5%$29.52 +2.5%-$11.49
2012$17.74+1.7%$29.04 +1.7%-$11.30
2011$17.46+1.6%$28.59 +1.6%-$11.12
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.66 $22.75  -$1.09
2019$20.95+3.4%$21.83 +4.2%-$0.87
2018$20.41+2.6%$21.16 +3.1%-$0.75
2017$19.93+2.4%$20.59 +2.8%-$0.66
2016$19.47+2.4%$20.13 +2.3%-$0.65
2015$18.93+2.9%$19.70 +2.1%-$0.77
2014$18.48+2.4%$19.28 +2.2%-$0.80
2013$18.03+2.5%$18.89 +2.1%-$0.85
2012$17.74+1.7%$18.57 +1.7%-$0.82
2011$17.46+1.6%$18.28 +1.6%-$0.81
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
North Central $21.74170
South Central $21.6690
Southwest $20.28 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $21.74170
South Central $21.6690
Southwest $20.28 
Wages in other areas
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