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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment900
Mean wage$25.61
Entry wage$18.05
10th percentile wage$16.41
50th percentile wage$29.38
90th percentile wage$29.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities900100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities90029.38
Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052)
Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.38 $19.88 $9.50
2016$28.23+4.1%$19.10+4.1%$9.13
2015$27.54+2.5%$18.63+2.5%$8.90
2014$27.00+2.0%$18.27+2.0%$8.73
2013$26.46+2.0%$17.90+2.0%$8.56
2012$26.01+1.7%$17.60+1.7%$8.41
2011$25.54+1.8%$17.28+1.8%$8.26
2010$25.13+1.6%$17.01+1.6%$8.13
2009$24.66+1.9%$16.69+1.9%$7.97
2008$23.99+2.8%$16.23+2.8%$7.76
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.38 $21.40 $7.98
2016$28.23+4.1%$20.72+3.3%$7.52
2015$27.54+2.5%$20.28+2.1%$7.25
2014$27.00+2.0%$19.85+2.2%$7.15
2013$26.46+2.0%$19.45+2.1%$7.01
2012$26.01+1.7%$19.11+1.7%$6.89
2011$25.54+1.8%$18.81+1.6%$6.72
2010$25.13+1.6%$18.50+1.7%$6.63
2009$24.66+1.9%$18.25+1.4%$6.41
2008$23.99+2.8%$17.78+2.6%$6.20
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 $29.381,330
South Central $29.38900
Southwest $29.381,050
Northwest $28.81780
Eastern $27.26500
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $29.381,330
Southwest $29.381,050
South Central $29.38900
Northwest $28.81780
Eastern $27.26500
Wages in other areas
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