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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment550
Mean wage23.89
Entry wage13.27
10th percentile wage12.68
50th percentile wage24.11
90th percentile wage37.12
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services43078.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services43021.61
Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015)
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$23.89 $24.41  -$0.52
2014$23.77+.5%$24.29 +.5%-$0.51
2013$23.33+1.9%$23.84 +1.9%-$0.50
2012$22.88+1.9%$23.38 +1.9%-$0.49
2011$22.44+2.0%$22.93 +2.0%-$0.48
2010$22.09+1.6%$22.57 +1.6%-$0.48
2009$21.70+1.8%$22.17 +1.8%-$0.47
2008$21.47+1.1%$21.94 +1.1%-$0.46
2007$20.83+3.1%$21.28 +3.1%-$0.45
2006$20.13+3.5%$20.57 +3.5%-$0.43
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$23.89 $25.99  -$2.10
2014$23.77+.5%$25.78 +.8%-$2.00
2013$23.33+1.9%$25.23 +2.2%-$1.89
2012$22.88+1.9%$24.72 +2.1%-$1.83
2011$22.44+2.0%$24.29 +1.7%-$1.85
2010$22.09+1.6%$23.91 +1.6%-$1.82
2009$21.70+1.8%$23.51 +1.7%-$1.80
2008$21.47+1.1%$23.19 +1.4%-$1.72
2007$20.83+3.1%$22.60 +2.6%-$1.76
2006$20.13+3.5%$21.88 +3.3%-$1.74

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 25.42 420
South Central 23.89 550
Northwest 21.40 460
North Central 20.06 750
Southwest 16.79 390
Highest Employment
North Central 20.06 750
South Central 23.89 550
Northwest 21.40 460
Eastern 25.42 420
Southwest 16.79 390
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