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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,320
Mean wage17.68
Entry wage10.36
10th percentile wage9.77
50th percentile wage16.06
90th percentile wage29.55
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,48064.1%
Professional & Business Services2008.6%
Manufacturing1807.7%
Other Services803.4%
Education & Health Services502.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction3023.08
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,48019.02
Manufacturing18018.37
Education & Health Services5016.91
Professional & Business Services20016.63
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes ""Couriers and Messengers""
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.68 $18.30  -$0.61
2014$17.53+.8%$18.15 +.8%-$0.61
2013$17.14+2.3%$17.74 +2.3%-$0.60
2012$16.87+1.6%$17.46 +1.6%-$0.59
2011$16.48+2.4%$17.05 +2.4%-$0.57
2010$16.27+1.2%$16.84 +1.2%-$0.57
2009$15.97+1.9%$16.53 +1.9%-$0.55
2008$15.71+1.7%$16.26 +1.7%-$0.55
2007$15.29+2.8%$15.82 +2.8%-$0.53
2006$14.88+2.7%$15.40 +2.7%-$0.52
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.68 $30.69  -$13.01
2014$17.53+.8%$30.44 +.8%-$12.90
2013$17.14+2.3%$29.79 +2.2%-$12.64
2012$16.87+1.6%$29.19 +2.1%-$12.32
2011$16.48+2.4%$28.69 +1.7%-$12.21
2010$16.27+1.2%$28.24 +1.6%-$11.96
2009$15.97+1.9%$27.76 +1.7%-$11.79
2008$15.71+1.7%$27.39 +1.4%-$11.67
2007$15.29+2.8%$26.68 +2.6%-$11.39
2006$14.88+2.7%$25.83 +3.3%-$10.95

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
Eastern 20.83 1,030
Southwest 17.68 2,320
South Central 17.52 2,000
North Central 17.43 3,790
Northwest 17.01 1,610
Highest Employment
North Central 17.43 3,790
Southwest 17.68 2,320
South Central 17.52 2,000
Northwest 17.01 1,610
Eastern 20.83 1,030
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