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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment9,050
Mean wage$15.97
Entry wage$11.08
10th percentile wage$10.44
50th percentile wage$12.34
90th percentile wage$25.24
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities8,70096.1%
Manufacturing700.8%
Education and Health Services600.7%
Professional and Business Services
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services60$20.37
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities8,700$12.32
Manufacturing70$12.30
Leisure and Hospitality$12.13
Professional and Business Services$11.90
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.34 $14.76 -$2.42
2017$12.12+1.8%$14.50+1.8%-$2.37
2016$11.76+3.0%$14.07+3.0%-$2.30
2015$11.62+1.2%$13.90+1.2%-$2.27
2014$11.49+1.1%$13.75+1.1%-$2.25
2013$11.17+2.9%$13.36+2.9%-$2.18
2012$10.90+2.5%$13.03+2.5%-$2.13
2011$10.67+2.1%$12.77+2.1%-$2.09
2010$10.46+2.0%$12.51+2.0%-$2.05
2009$10.22+2.4%$12.23+2.4%-$2.00
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.34 $21.63 -$9.29
2017$12.12+1.8%$21.40+1.1%-$9.28
2016$11.76+3.0%$20.83+2.8%-$9.06
2015$11.62+1.2%$20.35+2.3%-$8.73
2014$11.49+1.1%$19.93+2.1%-$8.43
2013$11.17+2.9%$19.50+2.2%-$8.33
2012$10.90+2.5%$19.11+2.1%-$8.21
2011$10.67+2.1%$18.78+1.7%-$8.10
2010$10.46+2.0%$18.48+1.6%-$8.02
2009$10.22+2.4%$18.17+1.7%-$7.95
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$13.1010,690
North Central$12.3413,780
South Central$12.349,050
Eastern$12.085,540
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$12.3413,780
Southwest$13.1010,690
South Central$12.349,050
Northwest$12.067,900
Wages in other areas
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