Security Guards (33-9032) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,860
Mean wage		$17.29
Entry wage		$11.96
10th percentile wage		$11.15
50th percentile wage		$15.71
90th percentile wage		$27.73

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Professional and Business Services	2,640	68.5%
Education and Health Services	650	16.8%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	200	5.1%
Leisure and Hospitality	70	1.9%
Public Administration	40	0.9%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Manufacturing	30	$18.53
Education and Health Services	650	$17.87
Public Administration	40	$15.47
Professional and Business Services	2,640	$15.27
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	200	$14.44

Security Guards (33-9032)

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.71		$23.92		-$8.21
2017	$15.51	+1.3%	$23.61	+1.3%	-$8.10
2016	$15.01	+3.3%	$22.86	+3.3%	-$7.84
2015	$14.51	+3.5%	$22.09	+3.5%	-$7.58
2014	$14.26	+1.7%	$21.71	+1.7%	-$7.45
2013	$13.97	+2.0%	$21.28	+2.0%	-$7.30
2012	$13.80	+1.3%	$21.01	+1.3%	-$7.20
2011	$13.60	+1.5%	$20.70	+1.5%	-$7.10
2010	$13.41	+1.4%	$20.41	+1.4%	-$7.00
2009	$13.26	+1.1%	$20.20	+1.1%	-$6.93
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.71		$22.90		-$7.19
2017	$15.51	+1.3%	$22.66	+1.1%	-$7.14
2016	$15.01	+3.3%	$22.05	+2.8%	-$7.03
2015	$14.51	+3.5%	$21.55	+2.3%	-$7.04
2014	$14.26	+1.7%	$21.10	+2.1%	-$6.83
2013	$13.97	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.2%	-$6.67
2012	$13.80	+1.3%	$20.23	+2.1%	-$6.43
2011	$13.60	+1.5%	$19.88	+1.7%	-$6.28
2010	$13.41	+1.4%	$19.57	+1.6%	-$6.16
2009	$13.26	+1.1%	$19.24	+1.7%	-$5.97

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 2018

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