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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,560
Mean wage$74,236
Entry wage$48,555
10th percentile wage$43,934
50th percentile wage$73,380
90th percentile wage$102,851
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services3,560100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services3,560$73,380
Elementary School Teachers, Ex. Special Education (25-2021)
Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills. Exclude "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$73380.29 $59532.46  $13847.83
2015$71516.66+2.6%$58020.52 +2.6%$13496.14
2014$70177.18+1.9%$56933.82 +1.9%$13243.36
2013$68837.70+1.9%$55847.12 +1.9%$12990.58
2012$67498.22+2.0%$54760.41 +2.0%$12737.81
2011$66449.93+1.6%$53909.95 +1.6%$12539.98
2010$65285.16+1.8%$52964.99 +1.8%$12320.17
2009$64586.30+1.1%$52398.01 +1.1%$12188.29
2008$62664.44+3.1%$50838.83 +3.1%$11825.61
2007$60567.86+3.5%$49137.90 +3.5%$11429.95
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$73380.29 $43353.41  $30026.88
2015$71516.66+2.6%$42140.48 +2.9%$29376.18
2014$70177.18+1.9%$41239.45 +2.2%$28937.73
2013$68837.70+1.9%$40407.73 +2.1%$28429.97
2012$67498.22+2.0%$39714.63 +1.7%$27783.58
2011$66449.93+1.6%$39090.84 +1.6%$27359.08
2010$65285.16+1.8%$38432.40 +1.7%$26852.76
2009$64586.30+1.1%$37912.57 +1.4%$26673.73
2008$62664.44+3.1%$36942.23 +2.6%$25722.20
2007$60567.86+3.5%$35763.96 +3.3%$24803.89
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
Southwest $81,394 4,590
Northwest $77,536 3,130
North Central $77,333 4,980
South Central $73,380 3,560
Eastern $71,728 1,840
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $77,333 4,980
Southwest $81,394 4,590
South Central $73,380 3,560
Northwest $77,536 3,130
Eastern $71,728 1,840
Wages in other areas
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