| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 700 |
| Mean wage | $30.55 |
| Entry wage | $20.01 |
| 10th percentile wage | $18.50 |
| 50th percentile wage | $28.50 |
| 90th percentile wage | $46.41 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 330 | 47.7% |
| Manufacturing | 130 | 19.2% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 100 | 14.5% |
| Information | 100 | 14.5% |
| Education and Health Services | 20 | 2.4% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Professional and Business Services | 330 | $30.07 |
| Information | 100 | $29.97 |
| Education and Health Services | 20 | $29.24 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 100 | $27.49 |
| Manufacturing | 130 | $22.41 |
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| Graphic Designers (27-1024) |
| Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $28.50 | | $27.58 |
| $0.92 | | 2015 | $27.78 | +2.6% | $26.88 |
+2.6% | $0.90 | | 2014 | $27.26 | +1.9% | $26.38 |
+1.9% | $0.88 | | 2013 | $26.74 | +1.9% | $25.87 |
+1.9% | $0.86 | | 2012 | $26.22 | +2.0% | $25.37 |
+2.0% | $0.85 | | 2011 | $25.81 | +1.6% | $24.98 |
+1.6% | $0.83 | | 2010 | $25.36 | +1.8% | $24.54 |
+1.8% | $0.82 | | 2009 | $25.08 | +1.1% | $24.27 |
+1.1% | $0.81 | | 2008 | $24.34 | +3.1% | $23.55 |
+3.1% | $0.79 | | 2007 | $23.52 | +3.5% | $22.76 |
+3.5% | $0.76 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $28.50 | | $23.35 |
| $5.15 | | 2015 | $27.78 | +2.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $5.08 | | 2014 | $27.26 | +1.9% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $5.04 | | 2013 | $26.74 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $4.97 | | 2012 | $26.22 | +2.0% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $4.83 | | 2011 | $25.81 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $4.75 | | 2010 | $25.36 | +1.8% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $4.66 | | 2009 | $25.08 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $4.66 | | 2008 | $24.34 | +3.1% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $4.44 | | 2007 | $23.52 | +3.5% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $4.26 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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