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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment390
Mean wage22.03
Entry wage16.67
10th percentile wage15.76
50th percentile wage19.73
90th percentile wage30.60
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services35091.3%
Financial Activities205.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities2024.18
Professional & Business Services35021.65
Legal Secretaries (43-6012)
Perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.03 $20.18  $1.85
2014$21.89+.7%$20.05 +.7%$1.84
2013$21.46+2.0%$19.66 +2.0%$1.80
2012$21.03+2.0%$19.26 +2.0%$1.77
2011$20.67+1.7%$18.94 +1.7%$1.74
2010$20.30+1.8%$18.59 +1.8%$1.70
2009$19.98+1.6%$18.30 +1.6%$1.68
2008$19.60+1.9%$17.95 +1.9%$1.65
2007$19.06+2.8%$17.46 +2.8%$1.60
2006$18.46+3.3%$16.91 +3.3%$1.55
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.03 $25.99  -$3.96
2014$21.89+.7%$25.78 +.8%-$3.89
2013$21.46+2.0%$25.23 +2.2%-$3.76
2012$21.03+2.0%$24.72 +2.1%-$3.68
2011$20.67+1.7%$24.29 +1.7%-$3.62
2010$20.30+1.8%$23.91 +1.6%-$3.61
2009$19.98+1.6%$23.51 +1.7%-$3.53
2008$19.60+1.9%$23.19 +1.4%-$3.59
2007$19.06+2.8%$22.60 +2.6%-$3.53
2006$18.46+3.3%$21.88 +3.3%-$3.42

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 24.09 650
Southwest 23.73 380
South Central 22.03 390
Northwest 21.19 190
Eastern 19.53 190
Highest Employment
North Central 24.09 650
South Central 22.03 390
Southwest 23.73 380
Northwest 21.19 190
Eastern 19.53 190
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