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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,160
Mean wage$18.60
Entry wage$9.90
10th percentile wage$9.50
50th percentile wage$15.35
90th percentile wage$34.42
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities92079.7%
Education and Health Services15013%
Public Administration201.6%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services$33.01
Public Administration20$21.40
Education and Health Services150$15.44
Trade, Transportation and Utilities920$14.77
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$15.35 $15.55  -$0.20
2015$14.83+3.5%$15.03 +3.5%-$0.19
2014$14.50+2.3%$14.69 +2.3%-$0.18
2013$14.27+1.6%$14.46 +1.6%-$0.18
2012$13.94+2.4%$14.12 +2.4%-$0.18
2011$13.77+1.2%$13.95 +1.2%-$0.17
2010$13.51+1.9%$13.69 +1.9%-$0.17
2009$13.29+1.7%$13.46 +1.7%-$0.17
2008$12.93+2.8%$13.10 +2.8%-$0.16
2007$12.59+2.7%$12.75 +2.7%-$0.16
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$15.35 $23.35  -$8.00
2015$14.83+3.5%$22.70 +2.9%-$7.86
2014$14.50+2.3%$22.21 +2.2%-$7.70
2013$14.27+1.6%$21.76 +2.1%-$7.49
2012$13.94+2.4%$21.39 +1.7%-$7.45
2011$13.77+1.2%$21.05 +1.6%-$7.28
2010$13.51+1.9%$20.70 +1.7%-$7.19
2009$13.29+1.7%$20.42 +1.4%-$7.13
2008$12.93+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%-$6.96
2007$12.59+2.7%$19.26 +3.3%-$6.67
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 $15.35 1,160
South Central $15.03 770
Northwest $13.70 500
North Central $12.64 1,090
Eastern $11.84 450
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $15.35 1,160
North Central $12.64 1,090
South Central $15.03 770
Northwest $13.70 500
Eastern $11.84 450
Wages in other areas
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