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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment7,630
Mean wage$11.89
Entry wage$9.80
10th percentile wage$9.39
50th percentile wage$10.99
90th percentile wage$15.88
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities6,60086.5%
Public Administration600.8%
Manufacturing
Education and Health Services
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration60$11.78
Leisure and Hospitality$11.15
Trade, Transportation and Utilities6,600$11.00
Manufacturing$10.54
Other Services$10.36
Cashiers (41-2011)
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$10.99 $17.47  -$6.48
2015$10.84+1.3%$17.24 +1.3%-$6.39
2014$10.54+2.9%$16.75 +2.9%-$6.21
2013$10.28+2.5%$16.34 +2.5%-$6.06
2012$10.07+2.1%$16.01 +2.1%-$5.93
2011$9.87+2.0%$15.69 +2.0%-$5.82
2010$9.65+2.4%$15.33 +2.4%-$5.68
2009$9.60+.5%$15.26 +.5%-$5.66
2008$9.58+.2%$15.23 +.2%-$5.64
2007$9.32+2.8%$14.81 +2.8%-$5.49
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$10.99 $23.35  -$12.36
2015$10.84+1.3%$22.70 +2.9%-$11.85
2014$10.54+2.9%$22.21 +2.2%-$11.67
2013$10.28+2.5%$21.76 +2.1%-$11.48
2012$10.07+2.1%$21.39 +1.7%-$11.31
2011$9.87+2.0%$21.05 +1.6%-$11.18
2010$9.65+2.4%$20.70 +1.7%-$11.05
2009$9.60+.5%$20.42 +1.4%-$10.81
2008$9.58+.2%$19.90 +2.6%-$10.31
2007$9.32+2.8%$19.26 +3.3%-$9.94
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 $10.99 7,630
Northwest $10.14 6,050
Eastern $10.02 5,430
North Central $9.92 11,360
South Central $9.89 8,090
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.92 11,360
South Central $9.89 8,090
Southwest $10.99 7,630
Northwest $10.14 6,050
Eastern $10.02 5,430
Wages in other areas
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