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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment200
Mean wage$26.86
Entry wage$23.98
10th percentile wage$19.59
50th percentile wage$27.95
90th percentile wage$28.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities200100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities200$27.95
Postal Service Clerks (43-5051)
Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags according to State, address, or other scheme; and examine mail for correct postage.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.95 $19.44  $8.51
2015$26.94+3.8%$18.74 +3.8%$8.20
2014$26.41+2.0%$18.37 +2.0%$8.04
2013$25.88+2.0%$18.00 +2.0%$7.88
2012$25.44+1.7%$17.70 +1.7%$7.75
2011$24.98+1.8%$17.38 +1.8%$7.61
2010$24.59+1.6%$17.10 +1.6%$7.49
2009$24.12+1.9%$16.78 +1.9%$7.34
2008$23.46+2.8%$16.32 +2.8%$7.14
2007$22.72+3.3%$15.80 +3.3%$6.92
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.95 $20.85  $7.10
2015$26.94+3.8%$20.27 +2.9%$6.67
2014$26.41+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%$6.58
2013$25.88+2.0%$19.43 +2.1%$6.45
2012$25.44+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%$6.34
2011$24.98+1.8%$18.80 +1.6%$6.18
2010$24.59+1.6%$18.48 +1.7%$6.10
2009$24.12+1.9%$18.23 +1.4%$5.89
2008$23.46+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%$5.70
2007$22.72+3.3%$17.20 +3.3%$5.52
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 $27.95 200
Southwest $27.95 180
Eastern $27.94 170
North Central $27.94 270
Northwest $27.94 190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.94 270
South Central $27.95 200
Northwest $27.94 190
Southwest $27.95 180
Eastern $27.94 170
Wages in other areas
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