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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$37.14
Entry wage$24.19
10th percentile wage$22.04
50th percentile wage$30.73
90th percentile wage$59.68
Life Scientists, All Other (19-1099)
All life scientists not listed separately.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$30.73 $38.35  -$7.62
2015$29.95+2.6%$37.38 +2.6%-$7.42
2014$29.39+1.9%$36.68 +1.9%-$7.28
2013$28.83+1.9%$35.98 +1.9%-$7.14
2012$28.27+2.0%$35.28 +2.0%-$7.00
2011$27.83+1.6%$34.73 +1.6%-$6.90
2010$27.34+1.8%$34.12 +1.8%-$6.77
2009$27.05+1.1%$33.75 +1.1%-$6.70
2008$26.24+3.1%$32.75 +3.1%-$6.50
2007$25.36+3.5%$31.65 +3.5%-$6.28
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$30.73 $20.85  $9.88
2015$29.95+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%$9.68
2014$29.39+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%$9.56
2013$28.83+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%$9.39
2012$28.27+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%$9.17
2011$27.83+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$9.03
2010$27.34+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%$8.86
2009$27.05+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$8.81
2008$26.24+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%$8.48
2007$25.36+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%$8.16
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
North Central $50.25 70
Eastern $43.54 40
South Central $30.73 40
Northwest $25.36 10
Southwest $23.22 20
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $50.25 70
Eastern $43.54 40
South Central $30.73 40
Southwest $23.22 20
Northwest $25.36 10
Wages in other areas
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