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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment180
Mean wage32.36
Entry wage21.47
10th percentile wage17.92
50th percentile wage28.65
90th percentile wage44.50
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities16092.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities16031.85
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (13-1022)
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$32.36 $44.03  -$11.67
2014$32.18+.6%$43.78 +.6%-$11.60
2013$31.42+2.4%$42.75 +2.4%-$11.32
2012$30.66+2.5%$41.71 +2.5%-$11.05
2011$30.16+1.7%$41.03 +1.7%-$10.87
2010$29.69+1.6%$40.39 +1.6%-$10.70
2009$29.06+2.2%$39.53 +2.2%-$10.47
2008$28.85+.7%$39.25 +.7%-$10.40
2007$27.95+3.2%$38.04 +3.2%-$10.08
2006$27.04+3.4%$36.79 +3.4%-$9.75
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$32.36 $30.69  $1.67
2014$32.18+.6%$30.44 +.8%$1.74
2013$31.42+2.4%$29.79 +2.2%$1.63
2012$30.66+2.5%$29.19 +2.1%$1.47
2011$30.16+1.7%$28.69 +1.7%$1.47
2010$29.69+1.6%$28.24 +1.6%$1.45
2009$29.06+2.2%$27.76 +1.7%$1.29
2008$28.85+.7%$27.39 +1.4%$1.46
2007$27.95+3.2%$26.68 +2.6%$1.27
2006$27.04+3.4%$25.83 +3.3%$1.20

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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North Central 36.19 360
Southwest 32.36 180
South Central 26.92 170
Northwest 23.90 170
Eastern 21.60 170
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Southwest 32.36 180
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Northwest 23.90 170
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