| South Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 230 |
| Mean wage | $62.43 |
| Entry wage | $33.26 |
| 10th percentile wage | $30.00 |
| 50th percentile wage | $53.84 |
| 90th percentile wage | N/A |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 220 | 94.4% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Professional and Business Services | 220 | $55.77 |
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| Medical Scientists, Ex. Epidemiologists (19-1042) |
| Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $53.84 | | $38.35 |
| $15.49 | | 2015 | $52.47 | +2.6% | $37.38 |
+2.6% | $15.10 | | 2014 | $51.49 | +1.9% | $36.68 |
+1.9% | $14.81 | | 2013 | $50.51 | +1.9% | $35.98 |
+1.9% | $14.53 | | 2012 | $49.52 | +2.0% | $35.28 |
+2.0% | $14.25 | | 2011 | $48.76 | +1.6% | $34.73 |
+1.6% | $14.03 | | 2010 | $47.90 | +1.8% | $34.12 |
+1.8% | $13.78 | | 2009 | $47.39 | +1.1% | $33.75 |
+1.1% | $13.63 | | 2008 | $45.98 | +3.1% | $32.75 |
+3.1% | $13.23 | | 2007 | $44.44 | +3.5% | $31.65 |
+3.5% | $12.79 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $53.84 | | $20.85 |
| $32.99 | | 2015 | $52.47 | +2.6% | $20.27 |
+2.9% | $32.21 | | 2014 | $51.49 | +1.9% | $19.83 |
+2.2% | $31.66 | | 2013 | $50.51 | +1.9% | $19.43 |
+2.1% | $31.07 | | 2012 | $49.52 | +2.0% | $19.10 |
+1.7% | $30.42 | | 2011 | $48.76 | +1.6% | $18.80 |
+1.6% | $29.96 | | 2010 | $47.90 | +1.8% | $18.48 |
+1.7% | $29.42 | | 2009 | $47.39 | +1.1% | $18.23 |
+1.4% | $29.15 | | 2008 | $45.98 | +3.1% | $17.77 |
+2.6% | $28.21 | | 2007 | $44.44 | +3.5% | $17.20 |
+3.3% | $27.24 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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