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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment90
Mean wage40.84
Entry wage28.13
10th percentile wage25.35
50th percentile wage40.45
90th percentile wage51.35
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing4043.8%
Public Adminsitration3031.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing4040.88
Public Adminsitration3037.00
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (29-9011)
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Include environmental protection officers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$40.84 $44.05  -$3.20
2014$40.64+.5%$43.84 +.5%-$3.19
2013$39.88+1.9%$43.01 +1.9%-$3.13
2012$39.12+1.9%$42.19 +1.9%-$3.07
2011$38.36+2.0%$41.37 +2.0%-$3.01
2010$37.76+1.6%$40.73 +1.6%-$2.96
2009$37.10+1.8%$40.02 +1.8%-$2.91
2008$36.70+1.1%$39.59 +1.1%-$2.88
2007$35.61+3.1%$38.41 +3.1%-$2.79
2006$34.42+3.5%$37.12 +3.5%-$2.70
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$40.84 $30.69  $10.15
2014$40.64+.5%$30.44 +.8%$10.20
2013$39.88+1.9%$29.79 +2.2%$10.09
2012$39.12+1.9%$29.19 +2.1%$9.93
2011$38.36+2.0%$28.69 +1.7%$9.67
2010$37.76+1.6%$28.24 +1.6%$9.53
2009$37.10+1.8%$27.76 +1.7%$9.34
2008$36.70+1.1%$27.39 +1.4%$9.32
2007$35.61+3.1%$26.68 +2.6%$8.93
2006$34.42+3.5%$25.83 +3.3%$8.59

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 40.84 90
South Central 40.76 140
Eastern 38.27 160
Northwest 34.74 70
North Central 32.95 150
Highest Employment
Eastern 38.27 160
North Central 32.95 150
South Central 40.76 140
Southwest 40.84 90
Northwest 34.74 70
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