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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment550
Mean wage$33.17
Entry wage$23.61
10th percentile wage$21.75
50th percentile wage$32.12
90th percentile wage$47.18
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Financial Activities37066.9%
Public Administration407.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration40$38.94
Financial Activities370$34.48
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (13-1031)
Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures, ensuring that proper methods have been followed. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.12 $33.95  -$1.83
2015$31.01+3.6%$32.77 +3.6%-$1.76
2014$30.28+2.4%$32.00 +2.4%-$1.72
2013$29.54+2.5%$31.23 +2.5%-$1.68
2012$29.06+1.7%$30.72 +1.7%-$1.65
2011$28.61+1.6%$30.24 +1.6%-$1.62
2010$28.00+2.2%$29.60 +2.2%-$1.59
2009$27.80+.7%$29.38 +.7%-$1.58
2008$26.94+3.2%$28.47 +3.2%-$1.53
2007$26.05+3.4%$27.54 +3.4%-$1.48
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.12 $20.85  $11.27
2015$31.01+3.6%$20.27 +2.9%$10.74
2014$30.28+2.4%$19.83 +2.2%$10.44
2013$29.54+2.5%$19.43 +2.1%$10.11
2012$29.06+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%$9.96
2011$28.61+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$9.81
2010$28.00+2.2%$18.48 +1.7%$9.52
2009$27.80+.7%$18.23 +1.4%$9.57
2008$26.94+3.2%$17.77 +2.6%$9.17
2007$26.05+3.4%$17.20 +3.3%$8.85
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $38.65 150
Northwest $36.93  
South Central $32.12 550
North Central $31.76 3,810
Southwest $31.24 640
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $31.76 3,810
Southwest $31.24 640
South Central $32.12 550
Eastern $38.65 150
Northwest $36.93  
Wages in other areas
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