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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,500
Mean wage$15.84
Entry wage$10.37
10th percentile wage$9.58
50th percentile wage$14.26
90th percentile wage$24.47
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services65043.4%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1208.2%
Public Administration1006.5%
Professional and Business Services
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services650$18.67
Public Administration100$15.90
Trade, Transportation and Utilities120$15.20
Professional and Business Services$12.46
Leisure and Hospitality$10.88
Security Guards (33-9032)
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$14.26 $27.20  -$12.94
2015$13.88+2.7%$26.48 +2.7%-$12.59
2014$13.60+2.0%$25.95 +2.0%-$12.34
2013$13.43+1.3%$25.62 +1.3%-$12.18
2012$13.24+1.5%$25.25 +1.5%-$12.01
2011$13.05+1.4%$24.90 +1.4%-$11.84
2010$12.91+1.1%$24.63 +1.1%-$11.71
2009$12.66+2.0%$24.15 +2.0%-$11.48
2008$12.32+2.8%$23.49 +2.8%-$11.17
2007$11.83+4.1%$22.57 +4.1%-$10.73
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$14.26 $20.85  -$6.59
2015$13.88+2.7%$20.27 +2.9%-$6.38
2014$13.60+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%-$6.22
2013$13.43+1.3%$19.43 +2.1%-$6.00
2012$13.24+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%-$5.86
2011$13.05+1.4%$18.80 +1.6%-$5.74
2010$12.91+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$5.56
2009$12.66+2.0%$18.23 +1.4%-$5.57
2008$12.32+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%-$5.45
2007$11.83+4.1%$17.20 +3.3%-$5.36
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
South Central $14.26 1,500
Northwest $14.02 550
Eastern $13.55 1,270
Southwest $13.24 3,940
North Central $12.31 4,090
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.31 4,090
Southwest $13.24 3,940
South Central $14.26 1,500
Eastern $13.55 1,270
Northwest $14.02 550
Wages in other areas
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