Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
All Industry |
Estimated employment | 110 |
Mean wage | $42.52 |
Entry wage | $28.96 |
10th percentile wage | $26.21 |
50th percentile wage | $38.38 |
90th percentile wage | $54.88 |
| Top Employing Industries |
Industry | Employment / Percent |
Public Administration | 40 | 41% |
Manufacturing | 30 | 33.2% |
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Top Paying Industries |
Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
Manufacturing | 30 | $40.56 |
Public Administration | 40 | $35.03 |
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (29-9011) |
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Include environmental protection officers. |
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Mean Wage History |
Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference |
Current | $38.38 | | $36.59 |
| $1.79 | 2015 | $37.41 | +2.6% | $35.66 |
+2.6% | $1.74 | 2014 | $36.70 | +1.9% | $34.99 |
+1.9% | $1.71 | 2013 | $36.00 | +1.9% | $34.32 |
+1.9% | $1.68 | 2012 | $35.30 | +2.0% | $33.66 |
+2.0% | $1.65 | 2011 | $34.76 | +1.6% | $33.13 |
+1.6% | $1.62 | 2010 | $34.15 | +1.8% | $32.55 |
+1.8% | $1.59 | 2009 | $33.78 | +1.1% | $32.21 |
+1.1% | $1.58 | 2008 | $32.78 | +3.1% | $31.25 |
+3.1% | $1.53 | 2007 | $31.68 | +3.5% | $30.20 |
+3.5% | $1.48 |
Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
Current | $38.38 | | $23.35 |
| $15.03 | 2015 | $37.41 | +2.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $14.71 | 2014 | $36.70 | +1.9% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $14.49 | 2013 | $36.00 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $14.24 | 2012 | $35.30 | +2.0% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $13.91 | 2011 | $34.76 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $13.70 | 2010 | $34.15 | +1.8% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $13.45 | 2009 | $33.78 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $13.36 | 2008 | $32.78 | +3.1% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $12.88 | 2007 | $31.68 | +3.5% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $12.42 |
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Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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