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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,010
Mean wage$21.88
Entry wage$11.58
10th percentile wage$10.49
50th percentile wage$20.85
90th percentile wage$33.43
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality74073.1%
Other Services14013.8%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services14024.60
Leisure and Hospitality74020.35
Education and Health Services20.00
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (39-9031)
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Exclude "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$20.85 $13.30  $7.55
2016$19.91+4.7%$12.70 +4.7%$7.21
2015$19.57+1.7%$12.48 +1.7%$7.09
2014$19.18+2.0%$12.23 +2.0%$6.95
2013$18.94+1.3%$12.08 +1.3%$6.86
2012$18.66+1.5%$11.90 +1.5%$6.76
2011$18.40+1.4%$11.74 +1.4%$6.66
2010$18.21+1.1%$11.61 +1.1%$6.59
2009$17.85+2.0%$11.39 +2.0%$6.46
2008$17.36+2.8%$11.08 +2.8%$6.29
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$20.85 $23.83  -$2.98
2016$19.91+4.7%$23.07 +3.3%-$3.15
2015$19.57+1.7%$22.59 +2.1%-$3.01
2014$19.18+2.0%$22.10 +2.2%-$2.92
2013$18.94+1.3%$21.66 +2.1%-$2.72
2012$18.66+1.5%$21.29 +1.7%-$2.62
2011$18.40+1.4%$20.95 +1.6%-$2.54
2010$18.21+1.1%$20.60 +1.7%-$2.39
2009$17.85+2.0%$20.32 +1.4%-$2.46
2008$17.36+2.8%$19.80 +2.6%-$2.43
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
South Central $22.74770
Southwest $20.851,010
North Central $20.841,210
Northwest $18.55480
Eastern $17.20210
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.841,210
Southwest $20.851,010
South Central $22.74770
Northwest $18.55480
Eastern $17.20210
Wages in other areas
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