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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,500
Mean wage$12.89
Entry wage$10.11
10th percentile wage$9.52
50th percentile wage$12.35
90th percentile wage$17.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services90060%
Leisure and Hospitality59039.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services900$13.10
Leisure and Hospitality590$11.14
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.35 $14.71  -$2.36
2015$12.02+2.7%$14.32 +2.7%-$2.29
2014$11.78+2.0%$14.03 +2.0%-$2.25
2013$11.63+1.3%$13.86 +1.3%-$2.22
2012$11.46+1.5%$13.65 +1.5%-$2.19
2011$11.30+1.4%$13.46 +1.4%-$2.16
2010$11.18+1.1%$13.32 +1.1%-$2.13
2009$10.97+2.0%$13.06 +2.0%-$2.09
2008$10.67+2.8%$12.71 +2.8%-$2.03
2007$10.25+4.1%$12.21 +4.1%-$1.95
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.35 $23.35  -$11.00
2015$12.02+2.7%$22.70 +2.9%-$10.67
2014$11.78+2.0%$22.21 +2.2%-$10.42
2013$11.63+1.3%$21.76 +2.1%-$10.13
2012$11.46+1.5%$21.39 +1.7%-$9.92
2011$11.30+1.4%$21.05 +1.6%-$9.74
2010$11.18+1.1%$20.70 +1.7%-$9.51
2009$10.97+2.0%$20.42 +1.4%-$9.45
2008$10.67+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%-$9.23
2007$10.25+4.1%$19.26 +3.3%-$9.01
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
Southwest $12.35 1,500
North Central $11.89 2,710
Northwest $11.43 920
Eastern $11.09 1,440
South Central $10.92 1,930
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.89 2,710
South Central $10.92 1,930
Southwest $12.35 1,500
Eastern $11.09 1,440
Northwest $11.43 920
Wages in other areas
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