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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage41.38
Entry wage28.21
10th percentile wage26.65
50th percentile wage41.02
90th percentile wage64.41
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction1044.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction1034.57
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111)
Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Include industrial product safety engineers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$41.38 $38.09  $3.29
2014$41.18+.5%$37.90 +.5%$3.27
2013$40.41+1.9%$37.19 +1.9%$3.21
2012$39.64+1.9%$36.48 +1.9%$3.15
2011$38.87+2.0%$35.77 +2.0%$3.09
2010$38.26+1.6%$35.22 +1.6%$3.04
2009$37.59+1.8%$34.60 +1.8%$2.99
2008$37.19+1.1%$34.23 +1.1%$2.96
2007$36.08+3.1%$33.21 +3.1%$2.87
2006$34.87+3.5%$32.10 +3.5%$2.77
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$41.38 $25.99  $15.39
2014$41.18+.5%$25.78 +.8%$15.40
2013$40.41+1.9%$25.23 +2.2%$15.18
2012$39.64+1.9%$24.72 +2.1%$14.92
2011$38.87+2.0%$24.29 +1.7%$14.57
2010$38.26+1.6%$23.91 +1.6%$14.35
2009$37.59+1.8%$23.51 +1.7%$14.08
2008$37.19+1.1%$23.19 +1.4%$14.00
2007$36.08+3.1%$22.60 +2.6%$13.48
2006$34.87+3.5%$21.88 +3.3%$13.00

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Southwest 46.60  
Eastern 43.97 20
North Central 43.46 90
South Central 41.38 30
Northwest 36.37 10
Highest Employment
North Central 43.46 90
South Central 41.38 30
Eastern 43.97 20
Northwest 36.37 10
Southwest 46.60  
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