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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment850
Mean wage$26.37
Entry wage$20.34
10th percentile wage$16.06
50th percentile wage$29.17
90th percentile wage$29.77
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities850100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities850$29.17
Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052)
Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.17 $19.44  $9.73
2015$28.11+3.8%$18.74 +3.8%$9.38
2014$27.56+2.0%$18.37 +2.0%$9.19
2013$27.01+2.0%$18.00 +2.0%$9.01
2012$26.55+1.7%$17.70 +1.7%$8.86
2011$26.07+1.8%$17.38 +1.8%$8.70
2010$25.66+1.6%$17.10 +1.6%$8.56
2009$25.18+1.9%$16.78 +1.9%$8.40
2008$24.49+2.8%$16.32 +2.8%$8.17
2007$23.71+3.3%$15.80 +3.3%$7.91
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.17 $20.85  $8.32
2015$28.11+3.8%$20.27 +2.9%$7.85
2014$27.56+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%$7.73
2013$27.01+2.0%$19.43 +2.1%$7.58
2012$26.55+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%$7.45
2011$26.07+1.8%$18.80 +1.6%$7.27
2010$25.66+1.6%$18.48 +1.7%$7.18
2009$25.18+1.9%$18.23 +1.4%$6.94
2008$24.49+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%$6.72
2007$23.71+3.3%$17.20 +3.3%$6.51
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 $29.17 1,280
South Central $29.17 850
Southwest $29.17 1,000
Northwest $28.67 740
Eastern $27.14 490
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $29.17 1,280
Southwest $29.17 1,000
South Central $29.17 850
Northwest $28.67 740
Eastern $27.14 490
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