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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$18.48
Entry wage$11.96
10th percentile wage$10.48
50th percentile wage$16.48
90th percentile wage$28.97
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Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.48 $22.91  -$6.43
2015$16.06+2.6%$22.33 +2.6%-$6.26
2014$15.76+1.9%$21.91 +1.9%-$6.14
2013$15.46+1.9%$21.49 +1.9%-$6.03
2012$15.16+2.0%$21.07 +2.0%-$5.91
2011$14.92+1.6%$20.75 +1.6%-$5.82
2010$14.66+1.8%$20.38 +1.8%-$5.72
2009$14.51+1.1%$20.16 +1.1%-$5.65
2008$14.07+3.1%$19.56 +3.1%-$5.49
2007$13.60+3.5%$18.91 +3.5%-$5.30
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.48 $20.85  -$4.37
2015$16.06+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%-$4.20
2014$15.76+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%-$4.07
2013$15.46+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%-$3.97
2012$15.16+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%-$3.94
2011$14.92+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%-$3.87
2010$14.66+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%-$3.82
2009$14.51+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%-$3.72
2008$14.07+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%-$3.69
2007$13.60+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%-$3.59
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 $19.29 120
Northwest $18.67 50
South Central $16.48 50
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $19.29 120
South Central $16.48 50
Northwest $18.67 50
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