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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment7,590
Mean wage11.76
Entry wage9.59
10th percentile wage9.36
50th percentile wage10.78
90th percentile wage15.55
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities6,50085.7%
Leisure and Hospitality5907.7%
Other Services2002.6%
Education & Health Services1101.5%
Public Adminsitration300.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration3018.03
Leisure and Hospitality59011.81
Trade, Transportation & Utilities6,50011.70
Education & Health Services11011.63
Other Services20011.56
Cashiers (41-2011)
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.76 $30.15  -$18.39
2014$11.44+2.8%$29.34 +2.8%-$17.89
2013$11.12+2.9%$28.50 +2.9%-$17.38
2012$10.85+2.5%$27.82 +2.5%-$16.96
2011$10.63+2.1%$27.25 +2.1%-$16.62
2010$10.42+2.0%$26.71 +2.0%-$16.29
2009$10.18+2.4%$26.10 +2.4%-$15.91
2008$10.13+.5%$25.97 +.5%-$15.84
2007$10.11+.2%$25.92 +.2%-$15.81
2006$9.83+2.8%$25.21 +2.8%-$15.37
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.76 $30.69  -$18.93
2014$11.44+2.8%$30.44 +.8%-$18.99
2013$11.12+2.9%$29.79 +2.2%-$18.67
2012$10.85+2.5%$29.19 +2.1%-$18.33
2011$10.63+2.1%$28.69 +1.7%-$18.05
2010$10.42+2.0%$28.24 +1.6%-$17.81
2009$10.18+2.4%$27.76 +1.7%-$17.58
2008$10.13+.5%$27.39 +1.4%-$17.25
2007$10.11+.2%$26.68 +2.6%-$16.57
2006$9.83+2.8%$25.83 +3.3%-$16.00

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 11.76 7,590
South Central 11.38 8,160
Eastern 11.22 4,920
Northwest 11.15 6,450
North Central 11.08 11,440
Highest Employment
North Central 11.08 11,440
South Central 11.38 8,160
Southwest 11.76 7,590
Northwest 11.15 6,450
Eastern 11.22 4,920
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