| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 470 |
| Mean wage | $21.26 |
| Entry wage | $13.33 |
| 10th percentile wage | $12.76 |
| 50th percentile wage | $17.39 |
| 90th percentile wage | $36.67 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Education and Health Services | 470 | 100% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Education and Health Services | 470 | $17.39 |
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| Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015) |
| Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $17.39 | | $22.78 |
| -$5.39 | | 2015 | $16.95 | +2.6% | $22.20 |
+2.6% | -$5.25 | | 2014 | $16.63 | +1.9% | $21.79 |
+1.9% | -$5.15 | | 2013 | $16.31 | +1.9% | $21.37 |
+1.9% | -$5.05 | | 2012 | $16.00 | +2.0% | $20.95 |
+2.0% | -$4.95 | | 2011 | $15.75 | +1.6% | $20.63 |
+1.6% | -$4.88 | | 2010 | $15.47 | +1.8% | $20.27 |
+1.8% | -$4.79 | | 2009 | $15.31 | +1.1% | $20.05 |
+1.1% | -$4.74 | | 2008 | $14.85 | +3.1% | $19.45 |
+3.1% | -$4.60 | | 2007 | $14.35 | +3.5% | $18.80 |
+3.5% | -$4.44 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $17.39 | | $23.35 |
| -$5.96 | | 2015 | $16.95 | +2.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | -$5.74 | | 2014 | $16.63 | +1.9% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | -$5.58 | | 2013 | $16.31 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | -$5.44 | | 2012 | $16.00 | +2.0% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | -$5.39 | | 2011 | $15.75 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | -$5.30 | | 2010 | $15.47 | +1.8% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | -$5.22 | | 2009 | $15.31 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | -$5.11 | | 2008 | $14.85 | +3.1% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | -$5.04 | | 2007 | $14.35 | +3.5% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | -$4.90 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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