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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment341,680
Mean wage$27.07
Entry wage$11.93
10th percentile wage$10.33
50th percentile wage$21.40
90th percentile wage$48.80
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services113,99033.4%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities64,28018.8%
Professional and Business Services38,86011.4%
Leisure and Hospitality32,4109.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration17,60030.44
Information3,73028.59
Construction13,68027.48
Financial Activities15,61026.64
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$21.40 $21.40 $0.00
2016$20.72+3.3%$20.72+3.3%$0.00
2015$20.28+2.1%$20.28+2.1%$0.00
2014$19.85+2.2%$19.85+2.2%$0.00
2013$19.45+2.1%$19.45+2.1%$0.00
2012$19.11+1.7%$19.11+1.7%$0.00
2011$18.81+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$0.00
2010$18.50+1.7%$18.50+1.7%$0.00
2009$18.25+1.4%$18.25+1.4%$0.00
2008$17.78+2.6%$17.78+2.6%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.40 $21.40 $0.00
2016$20.72+3.3%$20.72+3.3%$0.00
2015$20.28+2.1%$20.28+2.1%$0.00
2014$19.85+2.2%$19.85+2.2%$0.00
2013$19.45+2.1%$19.45+2.1%$0.00
2012$19.11+1.7%$19.11+1.7%$0.00
2011$18.81+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$0.00
2010$18.50+1.7%$18.50+1.7%$0.00
2009$18.25+1.4%$18.25+1.4%$0.00
2008$17.78+2.6%$17.78+2.6%$0.00
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $23.83361,790
North Central $22.43527,330
Eastern $21.67195,370
South Central $21.40341,680
Northwest $19.89223,390
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.43527,330
Southwest $23.83361,790
South Central $21.40341,680
Northwest $19.89223,390
Eastern $21.67195,370
Wages in other areas
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