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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,290
Mean wage$32.17
Entry wage$25.42
10th percentile wage$23.79
50th percentile wage$31.93
90th percentile wage$39.56
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,60069.7%
Professional and Business Services1707.5%
Financial Activities1707.3%
Public Administration1406.2%
Manufacturing803.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services$42.59
Public Administration140$33.23
Professional and Business Services170$32.56
Financial Activities170$32.46
Education and Health Services1,600$31.78
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011)
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and schedu
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$31.93 $19.44  $12.49
2015$30.77+3.8%$18.74 +3.8%$12.04
2014$30.17+2.0%$18.37 +2.0%$11.80
2013$29.57+2.0%$18.00 +2.0%$11.57
2012$29.07+1.7%$17.70 +1.7%$11.37
2011$28.54+1.8%$17.38 +1.8%$11.16
2010$28.09+1.6%$17.10 +1.6%$10.99
2009$27.56+1.9%$16.78 +1.9%$10.78
2008$26.81+2.8%$16.32 +2.8%$10.49
2007$25.95+3.3%$15.80 +3.3%$10.15
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$31.93 $20.85  $11.08
2015$30.77+3.8%$20.27 +2.9%$10.51
2014$30.17+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%$10.34
2013$29.57+2.0%$19.43 +2.1%$10.14
2012$29.07+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%$9.97
2011$28.54+1.8%$18.80 +1.6%$9.74
2010$28.09+1.6%$18.48 +1.7%$9.60
2009$27.56+1.9%$18.23 +1.4%$9.33
2008$26.81+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%$9.04
2007$25.95+3.3%$17.20 +3.3%$8.75
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 $36.31 2,580
Eastern $32.07 1,100
South Central $31.93 2,290
North Central $31.29 2,120
Northwest $30.59 840
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $36.31 2,580
South Central $31.93 2,290
North Central $31.29 2,120
Eastern $32.07 1,100
Northwest $30.59 840
Wages in other areas
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