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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment10,550
Mean wage$13.86
Entry wage$10.12
10th percentile wage$9.63
50th percentile wage$11.53
90th percentile wage$21.20
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10,19096.6%
Manufacturing800.8%
Financial Activities
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities14.29
Leisure and Hospitality11.98
Manufacturing8011.53
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10,19011.51
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.53 $14.23 -$2.70
2016$11.24+2.6%$13.87+2.6%-$2.63
2015$11.12+1.1%$13.72+1.1%-$2.60
2014$10.80+2.9%$13.33+2.9%-$2.52
2013$10.54+2.5%$13.01+2.5%-$2.46
2012$10.33+2.1%$12.75+2.1%-$2.41
2011$10.12+2.0%$12.49+2.0%-$2.37
2010$9.89+2.4%$12.21+2.4%-$2.31
2009$9.84+.5%$12.15+.5%-$2.30
2008$9.83+.2%$12.13+.2%-$2.30
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.53 $21.40 -$9.87
2016$11.24+2.6%$20.72+3.3%-$9.47
2015$11.12+1.1%$20.28+2.1%-$9.16
2014$10.80+2.9%$19.85+2.2%-$9.04
2013$10.54+2.5%$19.45+2.1%-$8.90
2012$10.33+2.1%$19.11+1.7%-$8.78
2011$10.12+2.0%$18.81+1.6%-$8.69
2010$9.89+2.4%$18.50+1.7%-$8.60
2009$9.84+.5%$18.25+1.4%-$8.40
2008$9.83+.2%$17.78+2.6%-$7.95
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 $12.1711,210
Northwest $11.548,510
South Central $11.5310,550
North Central $11.5015,160
Eastern $11.115,880
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.5015,160
Southwest $12.1711,210
South Central $11.5310,550
Northwest $11.548,510
Eastern $11.115,880
Wages in other areas
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