| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) | 
| All Industry | 
| Estimated employment | 17,670 | 
| Mean wage | $18.02 | 
| Entry wage | $10.37 | 
| 10th percentile wage | $9.63 | 
| 50th percentile wage | $15.55 | 
| 90th percentile wage | $29.84 | 
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| Top Employing Industries | 
  
|  Industry | Employment / Percent | 
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 10,430 | 59% | 
| Professional and Business Services | 2,150 | 12.2% | 
| Manufacturing | 1,290 | 7.3% | 
| Other Services | 970 | 5.5% | 
| Leisure and Hospitality | 830 | 4.7% | 
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| Top Paying Industries | 
 
|  Industry | Employment / Median Wage | 
| Construction | 480 | $25.04 | 
| Public Administration | 500 | $24.87 | 
| Financial Activities | 330 | $16.35 | 
| Professional and Business Services | 2,150 | $16.25 | 
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 10,430 | $15.94 | 
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