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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$13.79
Entry wage$11.27
10th percentile wage$10.59
50th percentile wage$12.38
90th percentile wage$18.32
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$12.38
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (47-3019)
All construction trades helpers not listed separately.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.38 $26.66 -$14.28
2017$12.31+.5%$26.52+.5%-$14.20
2016$11.98+2.8%$25.81+2.8%-$13.82
2015$11.62+3.1%$25.03+3.1%-$13.40
2014$11.44+1.7%$24.63+1.7%-$13.19
2013$11.19+2.2%$24.10+2.2%-$12.90
2012$11.02+1.5%$23.73+1.5%-$12.71
2011$10.93+.9%$23.53+.9%-$12.60
2010$10.77+1.5%$23.18+1.5%-$12.41
2009$10.64+1.2%$22.92+1.2%-$12.27
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.38 $21.63 -$9.25
2017$12.31+.5%$21.40+1.1%-$9.08
2016$11.98+2.8%$20.83+2.8%-$8.84
2015$11.62+3.1%$20.35+2.3%-$8.72
2014$11.44+1.7%$19.93+2.1%-$8.49
2013$11.19+2.2%$19.50+2.2%-$8.30
2012$11.02+1.5%$19.11+2.1%-$8.08
2011$10.93+.9%$18.78+1.7%-$7.85
2010$10.77+1.5%$18.48+1.6%-$7.71
2009$10.64+1.2%$18.17+1.7%-$7.53
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
North Central$15.99 
Eastern$14.45 
South Central$12.38 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern$14.45 
North Central$15.99 
South Central$12.38 
Wages in other areas
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