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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment230
Mean wage$27.09
Entry wage$20.17
10th percentile wage$15.97
50th percentile wage$27.89
90th percentile wage$36.37
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services19082.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services190$27.96
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098)
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Exclude "Electricians" (47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.89 $24.44  $3.45
2015$27.20+2.5%$23.83 +2.5%$3.36
2014$26.64+2.1%$23.34 +2.1%$3.30
2013$26.08+2.1%$22.85 +2.1%$3.23
2012$25.70+1.5%$22.52 +1.5%$3.18
2011$25.14+2.2%$22.03 +2.2%$3.11
2010$24.85+1.2%$21.78 +1.2%$3.07
2009$24.43+1.7%$21.40 +1.7%$3.02
2008$23.71+3.0%$20.78 +3.0%$2.93
2007$23.02+3.0%$20.17 +3.0%$2.85
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.89 $20.85  $7.04
2015$27.20+2.5%$20.27 +2.9%$6.93
2014$26.64+2.1%$19.83 +2.2%$6.81
2013$26.08+2.1%$19.43 +2.1%$6.65
2012$25.70+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%$6.60
2011$25.14+2.2%$18.80 +1.6%$6.34
2010$24.85+1.2%$18.48 +1.7%$6.37
2009$24.43+1.7%$18.23 +1.4%$6.19
2008$23.71+3.0%$17.77 +2.6%$5.94
2007$23.02+3.0%$17.20 +3.3%$5.82
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
South Central $27.89 230
Eastern $27.77  
North Central $25.44 260
Northwest $20.91  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $25.44 260
South Central $27.89 230
Eastern $27.77  
Northwest $20.91  
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