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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment70
Mean wage$21.11
Entry wage$14.60
10th percentile wage$13.02
50th percentile wage$19.80
90th percentile wage$32.17
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4049.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4017.38
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$19.80 $20.67  -$0.87
2016$19.03+4.1%$19.86 +4.1%-$0.83
2015$18.56+2.5%$19.37 +2.5%-$0.81
2014$18.19+2.0%$18.99 +2.0%-$0.79
2013$17.83+2.0%$18.61 +2.0%-$0.78
2012$17.53+1.7%$18.30 +1.7%-$0.77
2011$17.21+1.8%$17.97 +1.8%-$0.75
2010$16.94+1.6%$17.68 +1.6%-$0.74
2009$16.62+1.9%$17.35 +1.9%-$0.73
2008$16.16+2.8%$16.87 +2.8%-$0.71
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.80 $23.83  -$4.03
2016$19.03+4.1%$23.07 +3.3%-$4.04
2015$18.56+2.5%$22.59 +2.1%-$4.02
2014$18.19+2.0%$22.10 +2.2%-$3.90
2013$17.83+2.0%$21.66 +2.1%-$3.82
2012$17.53+1.7%$21.29 +1.7%-$3.75
2011$17.21+1.8%$20.95 +1.6%-$3.74
2010$16.94+1.6%$20.60 +1.7%-$3.66
2009$16.62+1.9%$20.32 +1.4%-$3.70
2008$16.16+2.8%$19.80 +2.6%-$3.63
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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