| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 1,000 |
| Mean wage | $33.30 |
| Entry wage | $22.97 |
| 10th percentile wage | $21.13 |
| 50th percentile wage | $30.49 |
| 90th percentile wage | $49.98 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Manufacturing | 450 | 44.9% |
| Professional and Business Services | 270 | 27.1% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 90 | 9% |
| Public Administration | 60 | 6% |
| Education and Health Services | 40 | 3.7% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 60 | $42.22 |
| Professional and Business Services | 270 | $33.54 |
| Financial Activities | 30 | $32.81 |
| Information | | $30.45 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 90 | $30.38 |
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| Purchasing Agents, Ex. Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (13-1023) |
| Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Include contract specialists, field contractors, purchasers, price analysts, tooling coordinators, and media buyers. Exclude "Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products" (13-1021) and "Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Ex. Farm Products" (13-1022). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $30.49 | | $37.87 |
| -$7.38 | | 2015 | $29.43 | +3.6% | $36.56 |
+3.6% | -$7.12 | | 2014 | $28.74 | +2.4% | $35.69 |
+2.4% | -$6.95 | | 2013 | $28.04 | +2.5% | $34.83 |
+2.5% | -$6.78 | | 2012 | $27.59 | +1.7% | $34.26 |
+1.7% | -$6.67 | | 2011 | $27.16 | +1.6% | $33.73 |
+1.6% | -$6.57 | | 2010 | $26.58 | +2.2% | $33.01 |
+2.2% | -$6.43 | | 2009 | $26.39 | +.7% | $32.77 |
+.7% | -$6.38 | | 2008 | $25.57 | +3.2% | $31.76 |
+3.2% | -$6.18 | | 2007 | $24.73 | +3.4% | $30.72 |
+3.4% | -$5.98 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $30.49 | | $23.35 |
| $7.14 | | 2015 | $29.43 | +3.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $6.74 | | 2014 | $28.74 | +2.4% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $6.53 | | 2013 | $28.04 | +2.5% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $6.28 | | 2012 | $27.59 | +1.7% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $6.20 | | 2011 | $27.16 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $6.10 | | 2010 | $26.58 | +2.2% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $5.88 | | 2009 | $26.39 | +.7% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $5.97 | | 2008 | $25.57 | +3.2% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $5.68 | | 2007 | $24.73 | +3.4% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $5.47 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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