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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$22.94
Entry wage$20.54
10th percentile wage$19.27
50th percentile wage$22.32
90th percentile wage$29.44
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$22.34
Construction and Related Workers, All Other (47-4099)
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$22.32 $25.99  -$3.67
2015$21.80+2.4%$25.38 +2.4%-$3.58
2014$21.33+2.2%$24.84 +2.2%-$3.50
2013$21.01+1.5%$24.46 +1.5%-$3.45
2012$20.83+.9%$24.25 +.9%-$3.42
2011$20.52+1.5%$23.89 +1.5%-$3.37
2010$20.29+1.2%$23.62 +1.2%-$3.33
2009$20.07+1.1%$23.37 +1.1%-$3.30
2008$19.40+3.4%$22.59 +3.4%-$3.19
2007$18.67+4.0%$21.74 +4.0%-$3.06
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.32 $23.35  -$1.03
2015$21.80+2.4%$22.70 +2.9%-$0.89
2014$21.33+2.2%$22.21 +2.2%-$0.88
2013$21.01+1.5%$21.76 +2.1%-$0.75
2012$20.83+.9%$21.39 +1.7%-$0.56
2011$20.52+1.5%$21.05 +1.6%-$0.53
2010$20.29+1.2%$20.70 +1.7%-$0.41
2009$20.07+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%-$0.34
2008$19.40+3.4%$19.90 +2.6%-$0.49
2007$18.67+4.0%$19.26 +3.3%-$0.59
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
South Central $24.58 100
Southwest $22.32  
Northwest $17.65 60
North Central $15.13 50
Eastern $14.74  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $24.58 100
Northwest $17.65 60
North Central $15.13 50
Eastern $14.74  
Southwest $22.32  
Wages in other areas
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