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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$13.64
Entry wage$10.57
10th percentile wage$9.85
50th percentile wage$11.29
90th percentile wage$22.47
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$11.22
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (47-3019)
All construction trades helpers not listed separately.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.29 $27.07  -$15.78
2015$11.03+2.4%$26.44 +2.4%-$15.41
2014$10.79+2.2%$25.87 +2.2%-$15.08
2013$10.63+1.5%$25.48 +1.5%-$14.85
2012$10.53+.9%$25.26 +.9%-$14.72
2011$10.38+1.5%$24.89 +1.5%-$14.50
2010$10.26+1.2%$24.60 +1.2%-$14.34
2009$10.15+1.1%$24.34 +1.1%-$14.18
2008$9.82+3.4%$23.53 +3.4%-$13.71
2007$9.44+4.0%$22.64 +4.0%-$13.19
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.29 $20.85  -$9.56
2015$11.03+2.4%$20.27 +2.9%-$9.24
2014$10.79+2.2%$19.83 +2.2%-$9.04
2013$10.63+1.5%$19.43 +2.1%-$8.80
2012$10.53+.9%$19.10 +1.7%-$8.56
2011$10.38+1.5%$18.80 +1.6%-$8.42
2010$10.26+1.2%$18.48 +1.7%-$8.22
2009$10.15+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%-$8.08
2008$9.82+3.4%$17.77 +2.6%-$7.95
2007$9.44+4.0%$17.20 +3.3%-$7.75
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
Eastern $12.78  
South Central $11.29  
North Central $9.66 20
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.66 20
Eastern $12.78  
South Central $11.29  
Wages in other areas
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