| South Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 390 |
| Mean wage | $51.53 |
| Entry wage | $31.84 |
| 10th percentile wage | $27.94 |
| 50th percentile wage | $50.53 |
| 90th percentile wage | $77.51 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 290 | 74.8% |
| Manufacturing | 80 | 21.3% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 2.9% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Professional and Business Services | 290 | $53.89 |
| Manufacturing | 80 | $38.48 |
| Public Administration | 10 | $36.48 |
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| Chemists (19-2031) |
| Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Exclude "Geoscientists, Ex. Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042) and "Biochemists and Biophysicists" (19-1021). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $50.53 | | $38.35 |
| $12.18 | | 2015 | $49.25 | +2.6% | $37.38 |
+2.6% | $11.87 | | 2014 | $48.32 | +1.9% | $36.68 |
+1.9% | $11.65 | | 2013 | $47.40 | +1.9% | $35.98 |
+1.9% | $11.43 | | 2012 | $46.48 | +2.0% | $35.28 |
+2.0% | $11.20 | | 2011 | $45.76 | +1.6% | $34.73 |
+1.6% | $11.03 | | 2010 | $44.96 | +1.8% | $34.12 |
+1.8% | $10.84 | | 2009 | $44.47 | +1.1% | $33.75 |
+1.1% | $10.72 | | 2008 | $43.15 | +3.1% | $32.75 |
+3.1% | $10.40 | | 2007 | $41.71 | +3.5% | $31.65 |
+3.5% | $10.05 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $50.53 | | $20.85 |
| $29.68 | | 2015 | $49.25 | +2.6% | $20.27 |
+2.9% | $28.98 | | 2014 | $48.32 | +1.9% | $19.83 |
+2.2% | $28.49 | | 2013 | $47.40 | +1.9% | $19.43 |
+2.1% | $27.97 | | 2012 | $46.48 | +2.0% | $19.10 |
+1.7% | $27.38 | | 2011 | $45.76 | +1.6% | $18.80 |
+1.6% | $26.96 | | 2010 | $44.96 | +1.8% | $18.48 |
+1.7% | $26.47 | | 2009 | $44.47 | +1.1% | $18.23 |
+1.4% | $26.24 | | 2008 | $43.15 | +3.1% | $17.77 |
+2.6% | $25.38 | | 2007 | $41.71 | +3.5% | $17.20 |
+3.3% | $24.51 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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