| South Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 3,160 |
| Mean wage | $33.59 |
| Entry wage | $19.26 |
| 10th percentile wage | $17.39 |
| 50th percentile wage | $28.71 |
| 90th percentile wage | $49.45 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 2,430 | 77% |
| Manufacturing | 590 | 18.6% |
| Professional and Business Services | 70 | 2.2% |
| Financial Activities | 20 | 0.5% |
| Construction | | |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Construction | | $49.31 |
| Financial Activities | 20 | $34.29 |
| Manufacturing | 590 | $29.67 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 2,430 | $28.57 |
| Professional and Business Services | 70 | $27.03 |
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| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012) |
| Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $28.71 | | $13.60 |
| $15.11 | | 2015 | $28.33 | +1.3% | $13.42 |
+1.3% | $14.91 | | 2014 | $27.52 | +2.9% | $13.04 |
+2.9% | $14.49 | | 2013 | $26.86 | +2.5% | $12.72 |
+2.5% | $14.14 | | 2012 | $26.31 | +2.1% | $12.46 |
+2.1% | $13.85 | | 2011 | $25.79 | +2.0% | $12.22 |
+2.0% | $13.57 | | 2010 | $25.20 | +2.4% | $11.94 |
+2.4% | $13.26 | | 2009 | $25.08 | +.5% | $11.88 |
+.5% | $13.20 | | 2008 | $25.03 | +.2% | $11.86 |
+.2% | $13.17 | | 2007 | $24.34 | +2.8% | $11.53 |
+2.8% | $12.81 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $28.71 | | $20.85 |
| $7.86 | | 2015 | $28.33 | +1.3% | $20.27 |
+2.9% | $8.06 | | 2014 | $27.52 | +2.9% | $19.83 |
+2.2% | $7.69 | | 2013 | $26.86 | +2.5% | $19.43 |
+2.1% | $7.43 | | 2012 | $26.31 | +2.1% | $19.10 |
+1.7% | $7.21 | | 2011 | $25.79 | +2.0% | $18.80 |
+1.6% | $6.99 | | 2010 | $25.20 | +2.4% | $18.48 |
+1.7% | $6.72 | | 2009 | $25.08 | +.5% | $18.23 |
+1.4% | $6.85 | | 2008 | $25.03 | +.2% | $17.77 |
+2.6% | $7.27 | | 2007 | $24.34 | +2.8% | $17.20 |
+3.3% | $7.14 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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