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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,110
Mean wage$15.88
Entry wage$11.26
10th percentile wage$10.57
50th percentile wage$14.55
90th percentile wage$23.55
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,63052.3%
Professional and Business Services47015.2%
Other Services43014.0%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1805.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services47017.84
Financial Activities8017.11
Manufacturing5016.92
Public Administration4016.56
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$14.55 $19.88 -$5.33
2016$13.98+4.1%$19.10+4.1%-$5.12
2015$13.64+2.5%$18.63+2.5%-$4.99
2014$13.37+2.0%$18.27+2.0%-$4.89
2013$13.10+2.0%$17.90+2.0%-$4.79
2012$12.88+1.7%$17.60+1.7%-$4.71
2011$12.65+1.8%$17.28+1.8%-$4.63
2010$12.45+1.6%$17.01+1.6%-$4.55
2009$12.21+1.9%$16.69+1.9%-$4.47
2008$11.88+2.8%$16.23+2.8%-$4.35
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$14.55 $21.40 -$6.85
2016$13.98+4.1%$20.72+3.3%-$6.73
2015$13.64+2.5%$20.28+2.1%-$6.64
2014$13.37+2.0%$19.85+2.2%-$6.47
2013$13.10+2.0%$19.45+2.1%-$6.34
2012$12.88+1.7%$19.11+1.7%-$6.23
2011$12.65+1.8%$18.81+1.6%-$6.16
2010$12.45+1.6%$18.50+1.7%-$6.05
2009$12.21+1.9%$18.25+1.4%-$6.03
2008$11.88+2.8%$17.78+2.6%-$5.90
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 $16.624,040
Southwest $16.572,900
Northwest $15.562,160
South Central $14.553,110
Eastern $13.981,040
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.624,040
South Central $14.553,110
Southwest $16.572,900
Northwest $15.562,160
Eastern $13.981,040
Wages in other areas
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