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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,650
Mean wage34.54
Entry wage24.85
10th percentile wage23.59
50th percentile wage33.72
90th percentile wage47.05
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Financial Activities98036.8%
Professional & Business Services64024.2%
Education & Health Services47017.7%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1505.5%
Public Adminsitration1304.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities98039.04
Other Services2036.36
Information8035.27
Professional & Business Services64033.57
Trade, Transportation & Utilities15032.97
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011)
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and schedu
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$34.54 $21.16  $13.38
2014$34.32+.7%$21.02 +.7%$13.29
2013$33.64+2.0%$20.61 +2.0%$13.03
2012$32.97+2.0%$20.20 +2.0%$12.77
2011$32.41+1.7%$19.86 +1.7%$12.56
2010$31.82+1.8%$19.50 +1.8%$12.33
2009$31.32+1.6%$19.19 +1.6%$12.13
2008$30.73+1.9%$18.83 +1.9%$11.90
2007$29.89+2.8%$18.31 +2.8%$11.58
2006$28.94+3.3%$17.73 +3.3%$11.21
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$34.54 $30.69  $3.85
2014$34.32+.7%$30.44 +.8%$3.88
2013$33.64+2.0%$29.79 +2.2%$3.85
2012$32.97+2.0%$29.19 +2.1%$3.78
2011$32.41+1.7%$28.69 +1.7%$3.72
2010$31.82+1.8%$28.24 +1.6%$3.59
2009$31.32+1.6%$27.76 +1.7%$3.56
2008$30.73+1.9%$27.39 +1.4%$3.34
2007$29.89+2.8%$26.68 +2.6%$3.21
2006$28.94+3.3%$25.83 +3.3%$3.10

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 34.54 2,650
North Central 29.75 2,780
South Central 29.70 2,380
Eastern 29.49 1,100
Northwest 28.53 1,010
Highest Employment
North Central 29.75 2,780
Southwest 34.54 2,650
South Central 29.70 2,380
Eastern 29.49 1,100
Northwest 28.53 1,010
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