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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment11,160
Mean wage$12.98
Entry wage$9.57
10th percentile wage$9.34
50th percentile wage$10.96
90th percentile wage$19.14
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10,72096.1%
Education and Health Services600.5%
Manufacturing
Financial Activities
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities$14.38
Manufacturing$13.47
Leisure and Hospitality$11.45
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10,720$10.91
Professional and Business Services$10.15
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$10.96 $13.60  -$2.64
2015$10.82+1.3%$13.42 +1.3%-$2.60
2014$10.51+2.9%$13.04 +2.9%-$2.53
2013$10.25+2.5%$12.72 +2.5%-$2.46
2012$10.05+2.1%$12.46 +2.1%-$2.41
2011$9.85+2.0%$12.22 +2.0%-$2.37
2010$9.62+2.4%$11.94 +2.4%-$2.31
2009$9.57+.5%$11.88 +.5%-$2.30
2008$9.56+.2%$11.86 +.2%-$2.30
2007$9.29+2.8%$11.53 +2.8%-$2.23
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$10.96 $20.85  -$9.89
2015$10.82+1.3%$20.27 +2.9%-$9.45
2014$10.51+2.9%$19.83 +2.2%-$9.32
2013$10.25+2.5%$19.43 +2.1%-$9.17
2012$10.05+2.1%$19.10 +1.7%-$9.05
2011$9.85+2.0%$18.80 +1.6%-$8.95
2010$9.62+2.4%$18.48 +1.7%-$8.86
2009$9.57+.5%$18.23 +1.4%-$8.65
2008$9.56+.2%$17.77 +2.6%-$8.21
2007$9.29+2.8%$17.20 +3.3%-$7.90
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 $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
North Central $11.03 16,660
Eastern $10.97 5,990
South Central $10.96 11,160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.03 16,660
South Central $10.96 11,160
Southwest $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
Eastern $10.97 5,990
Wages in other areas
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