| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 6,230 |
| Mean wage | $20.00 |
| Entry wage | $12.52 |
| 10th percentile wage | $10.92 |
| 50th percentile wage | $19.07 |
| 90th percentile wage | $30.11 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Financial Activities | 1,590 | 25.5% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1,500 | 24.1% |
| Professional and Business Services | 1,380 | 22.2% |
| Manufacturing | 310 | 4.9% |
| Education and Health Services | 230 | 3.6% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 40 | $29.75 |
| Manufacturing | 310 | $21.52 |
| Financial Activities | 1,590 | $21.31 |
| Information | | $19.61 |
| Professional and Business Services | 1,380 | $18.76 |
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| Customer Service Representatives (43-4051) |
| Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints. Exclude individuals whose duties are primarily sales or repair. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $19.07 | | $20.05 |
| -$0.98 | | 2015 | $18.38 | +3.8% | $19.32 |
+3.8% | -$0.94 | | 2014 | $18.02 | +2.0% | $18.95 |
+2.0% | -$0.92 | | 2013 | $17.66 | +2.0% | $18.57 |
+2.0% | -$0.90 | | 2012 | $17.36 | +1.7% | $18.25 |
+1.7% | -$0.89 | | 2011 | $17.04 | +1.8% | $17.92 |
+1.8% | -$0.87 | | 2010 | $16.77 | +1.6% | $17.64 |
+1.6% | -$0.86 | | 2009 | $16.46 | +1.9% | $17.31 |
+1.9% | -$0.84 | | 2008 | $16.01 | +2.8% | $16.83 |
+2.8% | -$0.82 | | 2007 | $15.50 | +3.3% | $16.30 |
+3.3% | -$0.79 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $19.07 | | $23.35 |
| -$4.28 | | 2015 | $18.38 | +3.8% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | -$4.31 | | 2014 | $18.02 | +2.0% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | -$4.19 | | 2013 | $17.66 | +2.0% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | -$4.10 | | 2012 | $17.36 | +1.7% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | -$4.03 | | 2011 | $17.04 | +1.8% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | -$4.00 | | 2010 | $16.77 | +1.6% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | -$3.92 | | 2009 | $16.46 | +1.9% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | -$3.96 | | 2008 | $16.01 | +2.8% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | -$3.88 | | 2007 | $15.50 | +3.3% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | -$3.76 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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