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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment980
Mean wage15.37
Entry wage9.84
10th percentile wage9.40
50th percentile wage12.39
90th percentile wage28.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Other Services37037.5%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities30030.5%
Financial Activities25025.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities30017.94
Financial Activities25016.46
Other Services37012.78
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$15.37 $30.15  -$14.78
2014$14.96+2.8%$29.34 +2.8%-$14.38
2013$14.53+2.9%$28.50 +2.9%-$13.97
2012$14.18+2.5%$27.82 +2.5%-$13.63
2011$13.89+2.1%$27.25 +2.1%-$13.35
2010$13.62+2.0%$26.71 +2.0%-$13.09
2009$13.30+2.4%$26.10 +2.4%-$12.79
2008$13.24+.5%$25.97 +.5%-$12.73
2007$13.22+.2%$25.92 +.2%-$12.70
2006$12.85+2.8%$25.21 +2.8%-$12.35
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$15.37 $30.69  -$15.32
2014$14.96+2.8%$30.44 +.8%-$15.48
2013$14.53+2.9%$29.79 +2.2%-$15.25
2012$14.18+2.5%$29.19 +2.1%-$15.00
2011$13.89+2.1%$28.69 +1.7%-$14.79
2010$13.62+2.0%$28.24 +1.6%-$14.62
2009$13.30+2.4%$27.76 +1.7%-$14.45
2008$13.24+.5%$27.39 +1.4%-$14.14
2007$13.22+.2%$26.68 +2.6%-$13.46
2006$12.85+2.8%$25.83 +3.3%-$12.98

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
North Central 15.42 1,010
Southwest 15.37 980
Northwest 15.32 560
South Central 14.80 1,020
Eastern 12.77 740
Highest Employment
South Central 14.80 1,020
North Central 15.42 1,010
Southwest 15.37 980
Eastern 12.77 740
Northwest 15.32 560
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