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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage15.15
Entry wage10.94
10th percentile wage10.22
50th percentile wage11.71
90th percentile wage23.74
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing70100.0%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing7015.15
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders, Except Sawing (51-7042)
Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$15.15 $19.43  -$4.28
2014$15.05+.7%$19.30 +.7%-$4.25
2013$14.71+2.3%$18.86 +2.3%-$4.15
2012$14.43+1.9%$18.51 +1.9%-$4.07
2011$14.19+1.7%$18.20 +1.7%-$4.00
2010$13.96+1.6%$17.91 +1.6%-$3.94
2009$13.81+1.1%$17.71 +1.1%-$3.90
2008$13.57+1.8%$17.40 +1.8%-$3.83
2007$13.22+2.7%$16.95 +2.7%-$3.73
2006$12.91+2.3%$16.56 +2.3%-$3.64
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$15.15 $25.99  -$10.84
2014$15.05+.7%$25.78 +.8%-$10.72
2013$14.71+2.3%$25.23 +2.2%-$10.51
2012$14.43+1.9%$24.72 +2.1%-$10.28
2011$14.19+1.7%$24.29 +1.7%-$10.10
2010$13.96+1.6%$23.91 +1.6%-$9.95
2009$13.81+1.1%$23.51 +1.7%-$9.69
2008$13.57+1.8%$23.19 +1.4%-$9.62
2007$13.22+2.7%$22.60 +2.6%-$9.38
2006$12.91+2.3%$21.88 +3.3%-$8.96

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
Northwest 16.85 20
North Central 15.90 110
South Central 15.15 70
Highest Employment
North Central 15.90 110
South Central 15.15 70
Northwest 16.85 20
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