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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment70
Mean wage$43.92
Entry wage$27.33
10th percentile wage$25.67
50th percentile wage$30.18
90th percentile wage$91.81
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services70100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services7030.18
Chiropractors (29-1011)
Adjust spinal column and other articulations of the body to correct abnormalities of the human body believed to be caused by interference with the nervous system. Examine patient to determine nature and extent of disorder. Manipulate spine or other involved area. May utilize supplementary measures, such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$30.18 $37.06  -$6.88
2016$29.47+2.4%$36.19 +2.4%-$6.71
2015$28.91+2.0%$35.50 +2.0%-$6.59
2014$28.37+1.9%$34.83 +1.9%-$6.46
2013$27.83+1.9%$34.17 +1.9%-$6.34
2012$27.28+2.0%$33.50 +2.0%-$6.21
2011$26.86+1.6%$32.98 +1.6%-$6.12
2010$26.39+1.8%$32.41 +1.8%-$6.01
2009$26.11+1.1%$32.06 +1.1%-$5.95
2008$25.33+3.1%$31.10 +3.1%-$5.77
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$30.18 $23.83  $6.35
2016$29.47+2.4%$23.07 +3.3%$6.41
2015$28.91+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%$6.32
2014$28.37+1.9%$22.10 +2.2%$6.26
2013$27.83+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%$6.17
2012$27.28+2.0%$21.29 +1.7%$6.00
2011$26.86+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%$5.91
2010$26.39+1.8%$20.60 +1.7%$5.79
2009$26.11+1.1%$20.32 +1.4%$5.79
2008$25.33+3.1%$19.80 +2.6%$5.53
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 $37.37 
Southwest $30.1870
Eastern $28.5020
South Central $27.0340
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $30.1870
South Central $27.0340
Eastern $28.5020
North Central $37.37 
Wages in other areas
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