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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,370
Mean wage$72.71
Entry wage$37.52
10th percentile wage$33.12
50th percentile wage$58.07
90th percentile wageN/A
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services98071.7%
Public Administration17012.1%
Financial Activities1208.9%
Education and Health Services402.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities12062.24
Professional and Business Services98058.39
Public Administration17057.67
Information48.84
Lawyers (23-1011)
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$58.07 $38.58 $19.49
2016$56.71+2.4%$37.68+2.4%$19.03
2015$55.62+2.0%$36.95+2.0%$18.67
2014$54.58+1.9%$36.26+1.9%$18.32
2013$53.54+1.9%$35.57+1.9%$17.97
2012$52.50+2.0%$34.88+2.0%$17.62
2011$51.68+1.6%$34.34+1.6%$17.35
2010$50.78+1.8%$33.73+1.8%$17.04
2009$50.23+1.1%$33.37+1.1%$16.86
2008$48.74+3.1%$32.38+3.1%$16.36
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$58.07 $21.40 $36.67
2016$56.71+2.4%$20.72+3.3%$35.99
2015$55.62+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$35.34
2014$54.58+1.9%$19.85+2.2%$34.73
2013$53.54+1.9%$19.45+2.1%$34.09
2012$52.50+2.0%$19.11+1.7%$33.38
2011$51.68+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$32.87
2010$50.78+1.8%$18.50+1.7%$32.28
2009$50.23+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$31.99
2008$48.74+3.1%$17.78+2.6%$30.96
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 $82.221,940
North Central $58.232,260
South Central $58.071,370
Northwest $57.72730
Eastern $56.27930
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $58.232,260
Southwest $82.221,940
South Central $58.071,370
Eastern $56.27930
Northwest $57.72730
Wages in other areas
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