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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment310
Mean wage$28.19
Entry wage$17.85
10th percentile wage$17.07
50th percentile wage$28.39
90th percentile wage$38.90
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services26083.6%
Financial Activities309.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services26028.03
Financial Activities3026.32
Legal Secretaries (43-6012)
Perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.39 $20.67  $7.72
2016$27.28+4.1%$19.86 +4.1%$7.42
2015$26.61+2.5%$19.37 +2.5%$7.24
2014$26.09+2.0%$18.99 +2.0%$7.09
2013$25.57+2.0%$18.61 +2.0%$6.95
2012$25.13+1.7%$18.30 +1.7%$6.83
2011$24.68+1.8%$17.97 +1.8%$6.71
2010$24.28+1.6%$17.68 +1.6%$6.60
2009$23.83+1.9%$17.35 +1.9%$6.48
2008$23.18+2.8%$16.87 +2.8%$6.30
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.39 $23.83  $4.56
2016$27.28+4.1%$23.07 +3.3%$4.21
2015$26.61+2.5%$22.59 +2.1%$4.02
2014$26.09+2.0%$22.10 +2.2%$3.98
2013$25.57+2.0%$21.66 +2.1%$3.91
2012$25.13+1.7%$21.29 +1.7%$3.85
2011$24.68+1.8%$20.95 +1.6%$3.72
2010$24.28+1.6%$20.60 +1.7%$3.69
2009$23.83+1.9%$20.32 +1.4%$3.51
2008$23.18+2.8%$19.80 +2.6%$3.38
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
Southwest $28.39310
South Central $26.24240
North Central $25.75740
Northwest $21.47100
Eastern $20.92 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $25.75740
Southwest $28.39310
South Central $26.24240
Northwest $21.47100
Eastern $20.92 
Wages in other areas
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