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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment260
Mean wage34.40
Entry wage26.98
10th percentile wage25.88
50th percentile wage33.72
90th percentile wage45.46
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services22083.0%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities4017.0%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services22034.77
Trade, Transportation & Utilities4032.62
Respiratory Therapists (29-1126)
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$34.40 $39.29  -$4.89
2014$34.23+.5%$39.10 +.5%-$4.86
2013$33.59+1.9%$38.37 +1.9%-$4.77
2012$32.95+1.9%$37.63 +1.9%-$4.68
2011$32.31+2.0%$36.90 +2.0%-$4.59
2010$31.81+1.6%$36.33 +1.6%-$4.52
2009$31.25+1.8%$35.69 +1.8%-$4.44
2008$30.92+1.1%$35.31 +1.1%-$4.39
2007$30.00+3.1%$34.26 +3.1%-$4.26
2006$28.99+3.5%$33.11 +3.5%-$4.12
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$34.40 $25.99  $8.41
2014$34.23+.5%$25.78 +.8%$8.45
2013$33.59+1.9%$25.23 +2.2%$8.36
2012$32.95+1.9%$24.72 +2.1%$8.23
2011$32.31+2.0%$24.29 +1.7%$8.02
2010$31.81+1.6%$23.91 +1.6%$7.89
2009$31.25+1.8%$23.51 +1.7%$7.74
2008$30.92+1.1%$23.19 +1.4%$7.72
2007$30.00+3.1%$22.60 +2.6%$7.40
2006$28.99+3.5%$21.88 +3.3%$7.11

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 35.08 230
Eastern 34.98 100
South Central 34.40 260
Northwest 30.60 100
North Central 29.68 490
Highest Employment
North Central 29.68 490
South Central 34.40 260
Southwest 35.08 230
Northwest 30.60 100
Eastern 34.98 100
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