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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$19.56
Entry wage$9.49
10th percentile wage$9.35
50th percentile wage$12.71
90th percentile wage$45.36
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities60%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities60$
Telemarketers (41-9041)
Solicit orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.71 $17.47  -$4.76
2015$12.54+1.3%$17.24 +1.3%-$4.69
2014$12.18+2.9%$16.75 +2.9%-$4.56
2013$11.89+2.5%$16.34 +2.5%-$4.45
2012$11.65+2.1%$16.01 +2.1%-$4.36
2011$11.42+2.0%$15.69 +2.0%-$4.27
2010$11.16+2.4%$15.33 +2.4%-$4.17
2009$11.10+.5%$15.26 +.5%-$4.15
2008$11.08+.2%$15.23 +.2%-$4.15
2007$10.78+2.8%$14.81 +2.8%-$4.03
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.71 $23.35  -$10.64
2015$12.54+1.3%$22.70 +2.9%-$10.15
2014$12.18+2.9%$22.21 +2.2%-$10.02
2013$11.89+2.5%$21.76 +2.1%-$9.87
2012$11.65+2.1%$21.39 +1.7%-$9.74
2011$11.42+2.0%$21.05 +1.6%-$9.63
2010$11.16+2.4%$20.70 +1.7%-$9.54
2009$11.10+.5%$20.42 +1.4%-$9.31
2008$11.08+.2%$19.90 +2.6%-$8.81
2007$10.78+2.8%$19.26 +3.3%-$8.48
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
South Central $23.01 630
Southwest $12.71  
Northwest $11.91  
North Central $11.64 130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $23.01 630
North Central $11.64 130
Northwest $11.91  
Southwest $12.71  
Wages in other areas
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