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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,160
Mean wage$33.59
Entry wage$19.26
10th percentile wage$17.39
50th percentile wage$28.71
90th percentile wage$49.45
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,43077%
Manufacturing59018.6%
Professional and Business Services702.2%
Financial Activities200.5%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$49.31
Financial Activities20$34.29
Manufacturing590$29.67
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,430$28.57
Professional and Business Services70$27.03
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.71 $13.60  $15.11
2015$28.33+1.3%$13.42 +1.3%$14.91
2014$27.52+2.9%$13.04 +2.9%$14.49
2013$26.86+2.5%$12.72 +2.5%$14.14
2012$26.31+2.1%$12.46 +2.1%$13.85
2011$25.79+2.0%$12.22 +2.0%$13.57
2010$25.20+2.4%$11.94 +2.4%$13.26
2009$25.08+.5%$11.88 +.5%$13.20
2008$25.03+.2%$11.86 +.2%$13.17
2007$24.34+2.8%$11.53 +2.8%$12.81
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.71 $20.85  $7.86
2015$28.33+1.3%$20.27 +2.9%$8.06
2014$27.52+2.9%$19.83 +2.2%$7.69
2013$26.86+2.5%$19.43 +2.1%$7.43
2012$26.31+2.1%$19.10 +1.7%$7.21
2011$25.79+2.0%$18.80 +1.6%$6.99
2010$25.20+2.4%$18.48 +1.7%$6.72
2009$25.08+.5%$18.23 +1.4%$6.85
2008$25.03+.2%$17.77 +2.6%$7.27
2007$24.34+2.8%$17.20 +3.3%$7.14
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 $34.67 3,340
Eastern $33.64 1,090
Northwest $31.54 2,420
South Central $28.71 3,160
North Central $28.42 4,830
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.42 4,830
Southwest $34.67 3,340
South Central $28.71 3,160
Northwest $31.54 2,420
Eastern $33.64 1,090
Wages in other areas
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