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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$11.57
Entry wage$10.14
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$11.01
90th percentile wage$14.64
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality2087.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality20
Baggage Porters and Bellhops (39-6011)
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.01 $12.57 -$1.56
2016$10.51+4.7%$12.00+4.7%-$1.48
2015$10.33+1.7%$11.80+1.7%-$1.46
2014$10.13+2.0%$11.56+2.0%-$1.43
2013$10.00+1.3%$11.42+1.3%-$1.41
2012$9.85+1.5%$11.25+1.5%-$1.39
2011$9.72+1.4%$11.09+1.4%-$1.37
2010$9.61+1.1%$10.98+1.1%-$1.36
2009$9.43+2.0%$10.76+2.0%-$1.33
2008$9.17+2.8%$10.47+2.8%-$1.29
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.01 $21.40 -$10.39
2016$10.51+4.7%$20.72+3.3%-$10.20
2015$10.33+1.7%$20.28+2.1%-$9.94
2014$10.13+2.0%$19.85+2.2%-$9.72
2013$10.00+1.3%$19.45+2.1%-$9.44
2012$9.85+1.5%$19.11+1.7%-$9.26
2011$9.72+1.4%$18.81+1.6%-$9.09
2010$9.61+1.1%$18.50+1.7%-$8.88
2009$9.43+2.0%$18.25+1.4%-$8.82
2008$9.17+2.8%$17.78+2.6%-$8.61
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
North Central $11.08 
South Central $11.0130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $11.0130
North Central $11.08 
Wages in other areas
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