| South Central WDA (1Q 2016) | 
| All Industry | 
| Estimated employment | 54,400 | 
| Mean wage | $20.62 | 
| Entry wage | $12.57 | 
| 10th percentile wage | $10.73 | 
| 50th percentile wage | $19.44 | 
| 90th percentile wage | $31.20 | 
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| Top Employing Industries | 
  
|  Industry | Employment / Percent | 
| Education and Health Services | 16,300 | 30% | 
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 12,500 | 23% | 
| Professional and Business Services | 7,970 | 14.6% | 
| Financial Activities | 5,830 | 10.7% | 
| Manufacturing | 3,520 | 6.5% | 
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| Top Paying Industries | 
 
|  Industry | Employment / Median Wage | 
| Public Administration | 2,740 | $23.35 | 
| Information | 1,200 | $21.99 | 
| Education and Health Services | 16,300 | $20.96 | 
| Construction | 1,400 | $20.72 | 
| Financial Activities | 5,830 | $20.16 | 
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