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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,780
Mean wage$17.08
Entry wage$12.73
10th percentile wage$12.09
50th percentile wage$16.36
90th percentile wage$24.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,45052.1%
Professional and Business Services40014.5%
Financial Activities2609.5%
Other Services2107.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1304.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Information30$19.46
Public Administration20$18.39
Construction30$17.61
Manufacturing50$17.18
Trade, Transportation and Utilities130$16.91
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.36 $20.05  -$3.69
2015$15.77+3.8%$19.32 +3.8%-$3.55
2014$15.46+2.0%$18.95 +2.0%-$3.48
2013$15.15+2.0%$18.57 +2.0%-$3.41
2012$14.89+1.7%$18.25 +1.7%-$3.35
2011$14.62+1.8%$17.92 +1.8%-$3.29
2010$14.39+1.6%$17.64 +1.6%-$3.24
2009$14.12+1.9%$17.31 +1.9%-$3.18
2008$13.73+2.8%$16.83 +2.8%-$3.09
2007$13.30+3.3%$16.30 +3.3%-$2.99
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.36 $23.35  -$6.99
2015$15.77+3.8%$22.70 +2.9%-$6.92
2014$15.46+2.0%$22.21 +2.2%-$6.75
2013$15.15+2.0%$21.76 +2.1%-$6.61
2012$14.89+1.7%$21.39 +1.7%-$6.49
2011$14.62+1.8%$21.05 +1.6%-$6.43
2010$14.39+1.6%$20.70 +1.7%-$6.30
2009$14.12+1.9%$20.42 +1.4%-$6.29
2008$13.73+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%-$6.16
2007$13.30+3.3%$19.26 +3.3%-$5.96
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
North Central $16.61 3,980
Southwest $16.36 2,780
Northwest $15.51 2,110
South Central $15.09 2,950
Eastern $13.98 1,130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.61 3,980
South Central $15.09 2,950
Southwest $16.36 2,780
Northwest $15.51 2,110
Eastern $13.98 1,130
Wages in other areas
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