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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,650
Mean wage17.18
Entry wage12.10
10th percentile wage11.04
50th percentile wage16.95
90th percentile wage23.86
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,50091.2%
Education & Health Services1106.9%
Public Adminsitration301.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,50017.20
Education & Health Services11017.16
Public Adminsitration3015.76
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (53-3022)
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.18 $18.30  -$1.12
2014$17.04+.8%$18.15 +.8%-$1.11
2013$16.66+2.3%$17.74 +2.3%-$1.08
2012$16.39+1.6%$17.46 +1.6%-$1.06
2011$16.01+2.4%$17.05 +2.4%-$1.04
2010$15.81+1.2%$16.84 +1.2%-$1.03
2009$15.52+1.9%$16.53 +1.9%-$1.01
2008$15.26+1.7%$16.26 +1.7%-$0.99
2007$14.85+2.8%$15.82 +2.8%-$0.96
2006$14.46+2.7%$15.40 +2.7%-$0.94
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.18 $30.69  -$13.51
2014$17.04+.8%$30.44 +.8%-$13.40
2013$16.66+2.3%$29.79 +2.2%-$13.13
2012$16.39+1.6%$29.19 +2.1%-$12.79
2011$16.01+2.4%$28.69 +1.7%-$12.67
2010$15.81+1.2%$28.24 +1.6%-$12.42
2009$15.52+1.9%$27.76 +1.7%-$12.24
2008$15.26+1.7%$27.39 +1.4%-$12.12
2007$14.85+2.8%$26.68 +2.6%-$11.83
2006$14.46+2.7%$25.83 +3.3%-$11.37

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 17.18 1,650
Eastern 16.63 1,410
North Central 16.42 2,720
South Central 16.35 2,140
Northwest 16.07 1,830
Highest Employment
North Central 16.42 2,720
South Central 16.35 2,140
Northwest 16.07 1,830
Southwest 17.18 1,650
Eastern 16.63 1,410
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