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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,530
Mean wage$27.58
Entry wage$17.80
10th percentile wage$15.29
50th percentile wage$27.19
90th percentile wage$41.27
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services78051%
Education and Health Services22014.6%
Financial Activities16010.2%
Information15010%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1107.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration50$32.37
Information150$28.03
Financial Activities160$27.87
Education and Health Services220$27.55
Professional and Business Services780$26.88
Computer User Support Specialists (15-1151)
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, in
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.19 $43.17  -$15.98
2015$26.50+2.6%$42.07 +2.6%-$15.57
2014$26.00+1.9%$41.29 +1.9%-$15.28
2013$25.51+1.9%$40.50 +1.9%-$14.99
2012$25.01+2.0%$39.71 +2.0%-$14.69
2011$24.62+1.6%$39.09 +1.6%-$14.47
2010$24.19+1.8%$38.41 +1.8%-$14.21
2009$23.93+1.1%$38.00 +1.1%-$14.06
2008$23.22+3.1%$36.87 +3.1%-$13.64
2007$22.44+3.5%$35.63 +3.5%-$13.18
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.19 $23.35  $3.84
2015$26.50+2.6%$22.70 +2.9%$3.80
2014$26.00+1.9%$22.21 +2.2%$3.79
2013$25.51+1.9%$21.76 +2.1%$3.74
2012$25.01+2.0%$21.39 +1.7%$3.62
2011$24.62+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%$3.57
2010$24.19+1.8%$20.70 +1.7%$3.49
2009$23.93+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%$3.51
2008$23.22+3.1%$19.90 +2.6%$3.32
2007$22.44+3.5%$19.26 +3.3%$3.18
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
North Central $27.43 2,600
Southwest $27.19 1,530
South Central $26.30 1,600
Eastern $24.93 570
Northwest $24.34 680
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.43 2,600
South Central $26.30 1,600
Southwest $27.19 1,530
Northwest $24.34 680
Eastern $24.93 570
Wages in other areas
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