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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment880
Mean wage29.76
Entry wage24.71
10th percentile wage24.01
50th percentile wage28.85
90th percentile wage38.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction69078.5%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities303.9%
Education & Health Services303.4%
Public Adminsitration101.6%
Manufacturing
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing36.60
Public Adminsitration1033.50
Education & Health Services3033.44
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3033.36
Construction69028.38
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.76 $26.03  $3.73
2014$29.74+.1%$26.01 +.1%$3.73
2013$29.10+2.2%$25.45 +2.2%$3.65
2012$28.66+1.5%$25.06 +1.5%$3.59
2011$28.41+.9%$24.85 +.9%$3.56
2010$27.99+1.5%$24.48 +1.5%$3.51
2009$27.67+1.2%$24.20 +1.2%$3.47
2008$27.38+1.1%$23.95 +1.1%$3.43
2007$26.47+3.4%$23.15 +3.4%$3.32
2006$25.46+4.0%$22.27 +4.0%$3.19
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.76 $30.69  -$0.93
2014$29.74+.1%$30.44 +.8%-$0.70
2013$29.10+2.2%$29.79 +2.2%-$0.69
2012$28.66+1.5%$29.19 +2.1%-$0.53
2011$28.41+.9%$28.69 +1.7%-$0.27
2010$27.99+1.5%$28.24 +1.6%-$0.24
2009$27.67+1.2%$27.76 +1.7%-$0.08
2008$27.38+1.1%$27.39 +1.4%$0.00
2007$26.47+3.4%$26.68 +2.6%-$0.21
2006$25.46+4.0%$25.83 +3.3%-$0.37

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 29.76 880
South Central 29.46 1,040
Northwest 27.02 1,130
North Central 26.69 2,200
Eastern 25.79 790
Highest Employment
North Central 26.69 2,200
Northwest 27.02 1,130
South Central 29.46 1,040
Southwest 29.76 880
Eastern 25.79 790
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