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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$20.45
Entry wage$15.81
10th percentile wage$15.09
50th percentile wage$18.95
90th percentile wage$28.97
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3072.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities30$19.09
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.95 $19.44  -$0.48
2015$18.26+3.8%$18.74 +3.8%-$0.47
2014$17.91+2.0%$18.37 +2.0%-$0.46
2013$17.55+2.0%$18.00 +2.0%-$0.45
2012$17.25+1.7%$17.70 +1.7%-$0.44
2011$16.94+1.8%$17.38 +1.8%-$0.43
2010$16.67+1.6%$17.10 +1.6%-$0.43
2009$16.36+1.9%$16.78 +1.9%-$0.42
2008$15.91+2.8%$16.32 +2.8%-$0.41
2007$15.40+3.3%$15.80 +3.3%-$0.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.95 $20.85  -$1.90
2015$18.26+3.8%$20.27 +2.9%-$2.00
2014$17.91+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%-$1.92
2013$17.55+2.0%$19.43 +2.1%-$1.88
2012$17.25+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%-$1.84
2011$16.94+1.8%$18.80 +1.6%-$1.86
2010$16.67+1.6%$18.48 +1.7%-$1.81
2009$16.36+1.9%$18.23 +1.4%-$1.87
2008$15.91+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%-$1.85
2007$15.40+3.3%$17.20 +3.3%-$1.79
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 $19.96 60
Southwest $19.73 120
South Central $18.95 40
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $19.73 120
North Central $19.96 60
South Central $18.95 40
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