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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,770
Mean wage24.18
Entry wage15.88
10th percentile wage14.12
50th percentile wage23.61
90th percentile wage36.05
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities86048.9%
Construction30016.9%
Manufacturing1307.4%
Public Adminsitration502.8%
Financial Activities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction30031.28
Public Adminsitration5026.81
Professional & Business Services23.85
Trade, Transportation & Utilities86022.61
Financial Activities21.66
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$24.18 $18.30  $5.88
2014$23.98+.8%$18.15 +.8%$5.83
2013$23.45+2.3%$17.74 +2.3%$5.70
2012$23.07+1.6%$17.46 +1.6%$5.61
2011$22.53+2.4%$17.05 +2.4%$5.48
2010$22.26+1.2%$16.84 +1.2%$5.41
2009$21.84+1.9%$16.53 +1.9%$5.31
2008$21.48+1.7%$16.26 +1.7%$5.22
2007$20.91+2.8%$15.82 +2.8%$5.08
2006$20.35+2.7%$15.40 +2.7%$4.95
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$24.18 $30.69  -$6.51
2014$23.98+.8%$30.44 +.8%-$6.45
2013$23.45+2.3%$29.79 +2.2%-$6.34
2012$23.07+1.6%$29.19 +2.1%-$6.11
2011$22.53+2.4%$28.69 +1.7%-$6.15
2010$22.26+1.2%$28.24 +1.6%-$5.98
2009$21.84+1.9%$27.76 +1.7%-$5.92
2008$21.48+1.7%$27.39 +1.4%-$5.90
2007$20.91+2.8%$26.68 +2.6%-$5.77
2006$20.35+2.7%$25.83 +3.3%-$5.48

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 24.18 1,770
South Central 23.12 3,180
Eastern 22.47 1,720
North Central 22.16 4,270
Northwest 21.57 1,560
Highest Employment
North Central 22.16 4,270
South Central 23.12 3,180
Southwest 24.18 1,770
Eastern 22.47 1,720
Northwest 21.57 1,560
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