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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,740
Mean wage$17.42
Entry wage$10.96
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$16.01
90th percentile wage$27.72
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services78044.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1508.5%
Leisure and Hospitality1307.5%
Public Administration905.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services78021.67
Public Administration9017.74
Trade, Transportation and Utilities15016.42
Leisure and Hospitality13011.72
Security Guards (33-9032)
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.01 $28.94 -$12.93
2016$15.29+4.7%$27.63+4.7%-$12.34
2015$15.03+1.7%$27.16+1.7%-$12.13
2014$14.73+2.0%$26.62+2.0%-$11.89
2013$14.54+1.3%$26.28+1.3%-$11.74
2012$14.33+1.5%$25.90+1.5%-$11.57
2011$14.13+1.4%$25.54+1.4%-$11.41
2010$13.98+1.1%$25.27+1.1%-$11.29
2009$13.71+2.0%$24.78+2.0%-$11.06
2008$13.33+2.8%$24.10+2.8%-$10.76
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.01 $21.40 -$5.39
2016$15.29+4.7%$20.72+3.3%-$5.42
2015$15.03+1.7%$20.28+2.1%-$5.25
2014$14.73+2.0%$19.85+2.2%-$5.12
2013$14.54+1.3%$19.45+2.1%-$4.90
2012$14.33+1.5%$19.11+1.7%-$4.78
2011$14.13+1.4%$18.81+1.6%-$4.68
2010$13.98+1.1%$18.50+1.7%-$4.51
2009$13.71+2.0%$18.25+1.4%-$4.54
2008$13.33+2.8%$17.78+2.6%-$4.44
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
South Central $16.011,740
North Central $15.584,070
Northwest $15.24590
Eastern $14.101,300
Southwest $13.243,760
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $15.584,070
Southwest $13.243,760
South Central $16.011,740
Eastern $14.101,300
Northwest $15.24590
Wages in other areas
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