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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment250
Mean wage$11.71
Entry wage$10.50
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$11.20
90th percentile wage$14.47
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration7029.9%
Other Services4016.7%
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality11.48
Public Administration7010.89
Other Services4010.79
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (33-9092)
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.20 $28.94 -$17.74
2016$10.69+4.7%$27.63+4.7%-$16.93
2015$10.51+1.7%$27.16+1.7%-$16.65
2014$10.30+2.0%$26.62+2.0%-$16.31
2013$10.17+1.3%$26.28+1.3%-$16.11
2012$10.02+1.5%$25.90+1.5%-$15.87
2011$9.88+1.4%$25.54+1.4%-$15.65
2010$9.78+1.1%$25.27+1.1%-$15.49
2009$9.59+2.0%$24.78+2.0%-$15.18
2008$9.33+2.8%$24.10+2.8%-$14.77
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.20 $21.40 -$10.20
2016$10.69+4.7%$20.72+3.3%-$10.02
2015$10.51+1.7%$20.28+2.1%-$9.77
2014$10.30+2.0%$19.85+2.2%-$9.54
2013$10.17+1.3%$19.45+2.1%-$9.27
2012$10.02+1.5%$19.11+1.7%-$9.09
2011$9.88+1.4%$18.81+1.6%-$8.92
2010$9.78+1.1%$18.50+1.7%-$8.71
2009$9.59+2.0%$18.25+1.4%-$8.65
2008$9.33+2.8%$17.78+2.6%-$8.45
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 $11.64460
Eastern $11.55 
South Central $11.20250
Northwest $10.95310
North Central $10.83370
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $11.64460
North Central $10.83370
Northwest $10.95310
South Central $11.20250
Eastern $11.55 
Wages in other areas
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