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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,320
Mean wage16.37
Entry wage9.25
10th percentile wage9.03
50th percentile wage11.24
90th percentile wage33.63
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,05079.2%
Education & Health Services16012.2%
Public Adminsitration100.9%
Financial Activities
Professional & Business Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services28.32
Public Adminsitration1022.42
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,05016.14
Education & Health Services16015.65
Financial Activities13.14
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.37 $18.30  -$1.93
2014$16.24+.8%$18.15 +.8%-$1.91
2013$15.87+2.3%$17.74 +2.3%-$1.87
2012$15.62+1.6%$17.46 +1.6%-$1.84
2011$15.26+2.4%$17.05 +2.4%-$1.79
2010$15.07+1.2%$16.84 +1.2%-$1.77
2009$14.79+1.9%$16.53 +1.9%-$1.74
2008$14.54+1.7%$16.26 +1.7%-$1.71
2007$14.15+2.8%$15.82 +2.8%-$1.66
2006$13.78+2.7%$15.40 +2.7%-$1.62
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.37 $30.69  -$14.32
2014$16.24+.8%$30.44 +.8%-$14.20
2013$15.87+2.3%$29.79 +2.2%-$13.91
2012$15.62+1.6%$29.19 +2.1%-$13.57
2011$15.26+2.4%$28.69 +1.7%-$13.43
2010$15.07+1.2%$28.24 +1.6%-$13.16
2009$14.79+1.9%$27.76 +1.7%-$12.97
2008$14.54+1.7%$27.39 +1.4%-$12.84
2007$14.15+2.8%$26.68 +2.6%-$12.53
2006$13.78+2.7%$25.83 +3.3%-$12.05

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 16.37 1,320
North Central 14.45 880
South Central 14.38 690
Northwest 13.39 440
Eastern 12.53 460
Highest Employment
Southwest 16.37 1,320
North Central 14.45 880
South Central 14.38 690
Eastern 12.53 460
Northwest 13.39 440
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