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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,270
Mean wage52.23
Entry wage34.72
10th percentile wage31.85
50th percentile wage49.46
90th percentile wage80.01
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services1,06046.7%
Information60026.5%
Financial Activities38016.6%
Manufacturing904.0%
Education & Health Services301.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities38058.23
Manufacturing9053.46
Professional & Business Services1,06052.64
Education & Health Services3050.15
Trade, Transportation & Utilities49.11
Software Developers, Applications (15-1132)
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficienc
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$52.23 $45.00  $7.23
2014$51.98+.5%$44.78 +.5%$7.19
2013$51.00+1.9%$43.94 +1.9%$7.06
2012$50.03+1.9%$43.10 +1.9%$6.93
2011$49.06+2.0%$42.26 +2.0%$6.79
2010$48.29+1.6%$41.61 +1.6%$6.69
2009$47.45+1.8%$40.88 +1.8%$6.57
2008$46.94+1.1%$40.44 +1.1%$6.50
2007$45.54+3.1%$39.24 +3.1%$6.30
2006$44.02+3.5%$37.93 +3.5%$6.09
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$52.23 $30.69  $21.54
2014$51.98+.5%$30.44 +.8%$21.54
2013$51.00+1.9%$29.79 +2.2%$21.21
2012$50.03+1.9%$29.19 +2.1%$20.84
2011$49.06+2.0%$28.69 +1.7%$20.37
2010$48.29+1.6%$28.24 +1.6%$20.06
2009$47.45+1.8%$27.76 +1.7%$19.69
2008$46.94+1.1%$27.39 +1.4%$19.55
2007$45.54+3.1%$26.68 +2.6%$18.86
2006$44.02+3.5%$25.83 +3.3%$18.19

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 52.23 2,270
Eastern 48.44 350
South Central 46.20 1,110
North Central 44.66 3,600
Northwest 42.12 670
Highest Employment
North Central 44.66 3,600
Southwest 52.23 2,270
South Central 46.20 1,110
Northwest 42.12 670
Eastern 48.44 350
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