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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,900
Mean wage$17.44
Entry wage$12.72
10th percentile wage$11.91
50th percentile wage$16.57
90th percentile wage$26.49
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,37047.3%
Professional and Business Services40013.7%
Other Services30010.2%
Leisure and Hospitality2709.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction18.35
Public Administration17.70
Information2017.69
Financial Activities24017.21
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$16.57 $20.67  -$4.10
2016$15.92+4.1%$19.86 +4.1%-$3.94
2015$15.53+2.5%$19.37 +2.5%-$3.84
2014$15.23+2.0%$18.99 +2.0%-$3.76
2013$14.92+2.0%$18.61 +2.0%-$3.69
2012$14.67+1.7%$18.30 +1.7%-$3.62
2011$14.40+1.8%$17.97 +1.8%-$3.56
2010$14.17+1.6%$17.68 +1.6%-$3.50
2009$13.91+1.9%$17.35 +1.9%-$3.44
2008$13.53+2.8%$16.87 +2.8%-$3.34
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.57 $23.83  -$7.26
2016$15.92+4.1%$23.07 +3.3%-$7.14
2015$15.53+2.5%$22.59 +2.1%-$7.05
2014$15.23+2.0%$22.10 +2.2%-$6.87
2013$14.92+2.0%$21.66 +2.1%-$6.73
2012$14.67+1.7%$21.29 +1.7%-$6.61
2011$14.40+1.8%$20.95 +1.6%-$6.54
2010$14.17+1.6%$20.60 +1.7%-$6.42
2009$13.91+1.9%$20.32 +1.4%-$6.41
2008$13.53+2.8%$19.80 +2.6%-$6.27
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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