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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment770
Mean wage$15.52
Entry wage$10.79
10th percentile wage$9.62
50th percentile wage$15.03
90th percentile wage$22.61
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities41053.2%
Education and Health Services16021.1%
Other Services13016.7%
Public Administration
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services160$16.34
Public Administration$16.21
Trade, Transportation and Utilities410$14.88
Other Services130$9.78
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Ex. Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$15.03 $16.54  -$1.51
2015$14.53+3.5%$15.98 +3.5%-$1.45
2014$14.20+2.3%$15.63 +2.3%-$1.42
2013$13.97+1.6%$15.38 +1.6%-$1.40
2012$13.65+2.4%$15.02 +2.4%-$1.37
2011$13.48+1.2%$14.83 +1.2%-$1.35
2010$13.23+1.9%$14.56 +1.9%-$1.32
2009$13.01+1.7%$14.32 +1.7%-$1.30
2008$12.66+2.8%$13.94 +2.8%-$1.27
2007$12.33+2.7%$13.57 +2.7%-$1.23
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$15.03 $20.85  -$5.82
2015$14.53+3.5%$20.27 +2.9%-$5.74
2014$14.20+2.3%$19.83 +2.2%-$5.63
2013$13.97+1.6%$19.43 +2.1%-$5.46
2012$13.65+2.4%$19.10 +1.7%-$5.45
2011$13.48+1.2%$18.80 +1.6%-$5.31
2010$13.23+1.9%$18.48 +1.7%-$5.25
2009$13.01+1.7%$18.23 +1.4%-$5.22
2008$12.66+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%-$5.10
2007$12.33+2.7%$17.20 +3.3%-$4.87
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 $15.35 1,160
South Central $15.03 770
Northwest $13.70 500
North Central $12.64 1,090
Eastern $11.84 450
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $15.35 1,160
North Central $12.64 1,090
South Central $15.03 770
Northwest $13.70 500
Eastern $11.84 450
Wages in other areas
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