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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,000
Mean wage$24.26
Entry wage$17.20
10th percentile wage$15.94
50th percentile wage$24.06
90th percentile wage$33.37
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities94047%
Professional and Business Services39019.6%
Construction34016.8%
Manufacturing1406.8%
Public Administration1004.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction340$27.65
Public Administration100$27.21
Trade, Transportation and Utilities940$23.45
Professional and Business Services390$22.48
Manufacturing140$21.91
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$24.06 $15.55  $8.51
2015$23.25+3.5%$15.03 +3.5%$8.22
2014$22.73+2.3%$14.69 +2.3%$8.04
2013$22.37+1.6%$14.46 +1.6%$7.91
2012$21.85+2.4%$14.12 +2.4%$7.73
2011$21.58+1.2%$13.95 +1.2%$7.63
2010$21.18+1.9%$13.69 +1.9%$7.49
2009$20.83+1.7%$13.46 +1.7%$7.37
2008$20.27+2.8%$13.10 +2.8%$7.17
2007$19.73+2.7%$12.75 +2.7%$6.98
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$24.06 $23.35  $0.71
2015$23.25+3.5%$22.70 +2.9%$0.56
2014$22.73+2.3%$22.21 +2.2%$0.52
2013$22.37+1.6%$21.76 +2.1%$0.60
2012$21.85+2.4%$21.39 +1.7%$0.46
2011$21.58+1.2%$21.05 +1.6%$0.52
2010$21.18+1.9%$20.70 +1.7%$0.48
2009$20.83+1.7%$20.42 +1.4%$0.41
2008$20.27+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%$0.37
2007$19.73+2.7%$19.26 +3.3%$0.47
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
Southwest $24.06 2,000
South Central $22.56 3,070
Eastern $22.45 1,660
North Central $22.06 4,590
Northwest $21.63 1,730
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.06 4,590
South Central $22.56 3,070
Southwest $24.06 2,000
Northwest $21.63 1,730
Eastern $22.45 1,660
Wages in other areas
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