| South Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 210 |
| Mean wage | $24.59 |
| Entry wage | $16.21 |
| 10th percentile wage | $15.21 |
| 50th percentile wage | $23.43 |
| 90th percentile wage | $36.52 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 190 | 94.3% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 190 | $23.14 |
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| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Ex. Farm Products (13-1022) |
| Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $23.43 | | $33.95 |
| -$10.52 | | 2015 | $22.62 | +3.6% | $32.77 |
+3.6% | -$10.15 | | 2014 | $22.08 | +2.4% | $32.00 |
+2.4% | -$9.91 | | 2013 | $21.55 | +2.5% | $31.23 |
+2.5% | -$9.67 | | 2012 | $21.20 | +1.7% | $30.72 |
+1.7% | -$9.51 | | 2011 | $20.87 | +1.6% | $30.24 |
+1.6% | -$9.36 | | 2010 | $20.43 | +2.2% | $29.60 |
+2.2% | -$9.17 | | 2009 | $20.28 | +.7% | $29.38 |
+.7% | -$9.10 | | 2008 | $19.65 | +3.2% | $28.47 |
+3.2% | -$8.82 | | 2007 | $19.01 | +3.4% | $27.54 |
+3.4% | -$8.53 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $23.43 | | $20.85 |
| $2.58 | | 2015 | $22.62 | +3.6% | $20.27 |
+2.9% | $2.35 | | 2014 | $22.08 | +2.4% | $19.83 |
+2.2% | $2.25 | | 2013 | $21.55 | +2.5% | $19.43 |
+2.1% | $2.12 | | 2012 | $21.20 | +1.7% | $19.10 |
+1.7% | $2.10 | | 2011 | $20.87 | +1.6% | $18.80 |
+1.6% | $2.07 | | 2010 | $20.43 | +2.2% | $18.48 |
+1.7% | $1.94 | | 2009 | $20.28 | +.7% | $18.23 |
+1.4% | $2.04 | | 2008 | $19.65 | +3.2% | $17.77 |
+2.6% | $1.88 | | 2007 | $19.01 | +3.4% | $17.20 |
+3.3% | $1.81 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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