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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment40
Mean wage$20.03
Entry wage$15.97
10th percentile wage$15.03
50th percentile wage$18.70
90th percentile wage$28.95
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2064.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2018.10
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.70 $19.88 -$1.18
2016$17.97+4.1%$19.10+4.1%-$1.13
2015$17.53+2.5%$18.63+2.5%-$1.10
2014$17.18+2.0%$18.27+2.0%-$1.08
2013$16.84+2.0%$17.90+2.0%-$1.06
2012$16.55+1.7%$17.60+1.7%-$1.04
2011$16.25+1.8%$17.28+1.8%-$1.02
2010$16.00+1.6%$17.01+1.6%-$1.00
2009$15.70+1.9%$16.69+1.9%-$0.99
2008$15.27+2.8%$16.23+2.8%-$0.96
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.70 $21.40 -$2.70
2016$17.97+4.1%$20.72+3.3%-$2.74
2015$17.53+2.5%$20.28+2.1%-$2.75
2014$17.18+2.0%$19.85+2.2%-$2.66
2013$16.84+2.0%$19.45+2.1%-$2.60
2012$16.55+1.7%$19.11+1.7%-$2.56
2011$16.25+1.8%$18.81+1.6%-$2.56
2010$16.00+1.6%$18.50+1.7%-$2.50
2009$15.70+1.9%$18.25+1.4%-$2.55
2008$15.27+2.8%$17.78+2.6%-$2.51
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 $21.7770
Southwest $19.8070
Northwest $19.3540
South Central $18.7040
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $21.7770
Southwest $19.8070
Northwest $19.3540
South Central $18.7040
Wages in other areas
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