| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 320 |
| Mean wage | $19.88 |
| Entry wage | $14.26 |
| 10th percentile wage | $13.18 |
| 50th percentile wage | $18.87 |
| 90th percentile wage | $28.77 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 320 | 99.7% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Professional and Business Services | 320 | $18.85 |
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| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056) |
| Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $18.87 | | $36.59 |
| -$17.72 | | 2015 | $18.39 | +2.6% | $35.66 |
+2.6% | -$17.26 | | 2014 | $18.05 | +1.9% | $34.99 |
+1.9% | -$16.94 | | 2013 | $17.70 | +1.9% | $34.32 |
+1.9% | -$16.62 | | 2012 | $17.36 | +2.0% | $33.66 |
+2.0% | -$16.29 | | 2011 | $17.09 | +1.6% | $33.13 |
+1.6% | -$16.04 | | 2010 | $16.79 | +1.8% | $32.55 |
+1.8% | -$15.76 | | 2009 | $16.61 | +1.1% | $32.21 |
+1.1% | -$15.59 | | 2008 | $16.11 | +3.1% | $31.25 |
+3.1% | -$15.13 | | 2007 | $15.58 | +3.5% | $30.20 |
+3.5% | -$14.62 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $18.87 | | $23.35 |
| -$4.48 | | 2015 | $18.39 | +2.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | -$4.30 | | 2014 | $18.05 | +1.9% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | -$4.16 | | 2013 | $17.70 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | -$4.06 | | 2012 | $17.36 | +2.0% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | -$4.03 | | 2011 | $17.09 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | -$3.96 | | 2010 | $16.79 | +1.8% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | -$3.91 | | 2009 | $16.61 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | -$3.81 | | 2008 | $16.11 | +3.1% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | -$3.78 | | 2007 | $15.58 | +3.5% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | -$3.68 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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