| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 8,580 |
| Mean wage | $23.29 |
| Entry wage | $11.31 |
| 10th percentile wage | $10.35 |
| 50th percentile wage | $18.10 |
| 90th percentile wage | $42.13 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Public Administration | 3,830 | 44.6% |
| Professional and Business Services | 3,420 | 39.8% |
| Education and Health Services | 510 | 6% |
| Other Services | 250 | 3% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 200 | 2.3% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 3,830 | $35.16 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | | $17.94 |
| Education and Health Services | 510 | $16.00 |
| Professional and Business Services | 3,420 | $13.16 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 200 | $11.32 |
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