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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,960
Mean wage$25.61
Entry wage$18.49
10th percentile wage$16.94
50th percentile wage$25.25
90th percentile wage$35.58
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities97049.6%
Professional and Business Services37018.9%
Construction25012.8%
Manufacturing1608.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration8028.40
Construction25027.48
Trade, Transportation and Utilities97025.58
Manufacturing16023.75
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$25.25 $16.01  $9.24
2016$24.10+4.8%$15.28 +4.8%$8.82
2015$23.54+2.4%$14.92 +2.4%$8.61
2014$23.01+2.3%$14.59 +2.3%$8.42
2013$22.64+1.6%$14.36 +1.6%$8.29
2012$22.12+2.4%$14.02 +2.4%$8.09
2011$21.84+1.2%$13.85 +1.2%$7.99
2010$21.43+1.9%$13.59 +1.9%$7.84
2009$21.08+1.7%$13.37 +1.7%$7.72
2008$20.52+2.8%$13.01 +2.8%$7.51
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.25 $23.83  $1.42
2016$24.10+4.8%$23.07 +3.3%$1.03
2015$23.54+2.4%$22.59 +2.1%$0.95
2014$23.01+2.3%$22.10 +2.2%$0.91
2013$22.64+1.6%$21.66 +2.1%$0.98
2012$22.12+2.4%$21.29 +1.7%$0.83
2011$21.84+1.2%$20.95 +1.6%$0.89
2010$21.43+1.9%$20.60 +1.7%$0.84
2009$21.08+1.7%$20.32 +1.4%$0.76
2008$20.52+2.8%$19.80 +2.6%$0.72
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 $25.251,960
South Central $23.173,310
North Central $22.954,760
Eastern $22.311,990
Northwest $21.571,850
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.954,760
South Central $23.173,310
Eastern $22.311,990
Southwest $25.251,960
Northwest $21.571,850
Wages in other areas
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