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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,290
Mean wage$18.23
Entry wage$10.57
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$16.64
90th percentile wage$30.56
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,49065.3%
Manufacturing1707.7%
Professional and Business Services803.7%
Public Administration301.3%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration30$26.44
Professional and Business Services80$19.67
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,490$18.03
Construction$17.89
Manufacturing170$17.14
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes ""Couriers and Messengers""
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.64 $15.55  $1.09
2015$16.08+3.5%$15.03 +3.5%$1.05
2014$15.72+2.3%$14.69 +2.3%$1.03
2013$15.47+1.6%$14.46 +1.6%$1.01
2012$15.11+2.4%$14.12 +2.4%$0.99
2011$14.92+1.2%$13.95 +1.2%$0.98
2010$14.64+1.9%$13.69 +1.9%$0.96
2009$14.41+1.7%$13.46 +1.7%$0.94
2008$14.02+2.8%$13.10 +2.8%$0.92
2007$13.65+2.7%$12.75 +2.7%$0.89
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.64 $23.35  -$6.71
2015$16.08+3.5%$22.70 +2.9%-$6.61
2014$15.72+2.3%$22.21 +2.2%-$6.48
2013$15.47+1.6%$21.76 +2.1%-$6.29
2012$15.11+2.4%$21.39 +1.7%-$6.27
2011$14.92+1.2%$21.05 +1.6%-$6.13
2010$14.64+1.9%$20.70 +1.7%-$6.05
2009$14.41+1.7%$20.42 +1.4%-$6.01
2008$14.02+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%-$5.87
2007$13.65+2.7%$19.26 +3.3%-$5.61
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 $16.64 2,290
South Central $16.52 2,050
Eastern $16.17 1,030
North Central $15.80 3,560
Northwest $15.23 1,590
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $15.80 3,560
Southwest $16.64 2,290
South Central $16.52 2,050
Northwest $15.23 1,590
Eastern $16.17 1,030
Wages in other areas
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