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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$72,199
Entry wage$30,924
10th percentile wage$24,313
50th percentile wage$71,753
90th percentile wage$125,244
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality$70,832
Athletes and Sports Competitors (27-2021)
Compete in athletic events.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$71752.96 $56897.68 $14855.28
2017$71151.83+.8%$56421.00+.8%$14730.83
2016$69512.39+2.4%$55120.98+2.4%$14391.41
2015$68419.43+1.6%$54254.30+1.6%$14165.13
2014$67107.87+2.0%$53214.28+2.0%$13893.59
2013$65850.96+1.9%$52217.60+1.9%$13633.37
2012$64594.06+1.9%$51220.91+1.9%$13373.15
2011$63337.15+2.0%$50224.23+2.0%$13112.92
2010$62353.49+1.6%$49444.21+1.6%$12909.27
2009$61260.52+1.8%$48577.53+1.8%$12682.99
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$71752.96 $51099.64 $20653.32
2017$71151.83+.8%$50557.67+1.1%$20594.16
2016$69512.39+2.4%$49202.76+2.8%$20309.63
2015$68419.43+1.6%$48080.12+2.3%$20339.31
2014$67107.87+2.0%$47073.61+2.1%$20034.26
2013$65850.96+1.9%$46067.10+2.2%$19783.87
2012$64594.06+1.9%$45138.02+2.1%$19456.04
2011$63337.15+2.0%$44363.78+1.7%$18973.37
2010$62353.49+1.6%$43666.97+1.6%$18686.52
2009$61260.52+1.8%$42931.44+1.7%$18329.08
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
Northwest$127,89730
North Central$86,704 
Southwest$71,753 
Eastern$70,558 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$52,65050
Northwest$127,89730
Eastern$70,558 
North Central$86,704 
Wages in other areas
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