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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,030
Mean wage$16.08
Entry wage$10.03
10th percentile wage$9.62
50th percentile wage$12.75
90th percentile wage$27.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services35033.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities33031.8%
Financial Activities28026.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities28017.80
Trade, Transportation and Utilities33014.51
Other Services3509.83
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.75 $18.10  -$5.35
2016$12.43+2.6%$17.65 +2.6%-$5.21
2015$12.30+1.1%$17.46 +1.1%-$5.15
2014$11.95+2.9%$16.96 +2.9%-$5.01
2013$11.66+2.5%$16.55 +2.5%-$4.89
2012$11.42+2.1%$16.21 +2.1%-$4.79
2011$11.19+2.0%$15.89 +2.0%-$4.69
2010$10.94+2.4%$15.53 +2.4%-$4.58
2009$10.89+.5%$15.45 +.5%-$4.56
2008$10.87+.2%$15.42 +.2%-$4.55
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.75 $23.83  -$11.08
2016$12.43+2.6%$23.07 +3.3%-$10.63
2015$12.30+1.1%$22.59 +2.1%-$10.28
2014$11.95+2.9%$22.10 +2.2%-$10.15
2013$11.66+2.5%$21.66 +2.1%-$9.99
2012$11.42+2.1%$21.29 +1.7%-$9.86
2011$11.19+2.0%$20.95 +1.6%-$9.75
2010$10.94+2.4%$20.60 +1.7%-$9.66
2009$10.89+.5%$20.32 +1.4%-$9.43
2008$10.87+.2%$19.80 +2.6%-$8.93
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 $14.38870
North Central $13.621,280
Northwest $13.15620
Southwest $12.751,030
Eastern $11.98400
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $13.621,280
Southwest $12.751,030
South Central $14.38870
Northwest $13.15620
Eastern $11.98400
Wages in other areas
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