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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$22.67
Entry wage$11.84
10th percentile wage$10.96
50th percentile wage$19.99
90th percentile wage$38.54
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Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.99 $27.36 -$7.37
2017$19.82+.8%$27.13+.8%-$7.30
2016$19.37+2.4%$26.51+2.4%-$7.13
2015$19.06+1.6%$26.09+1.6%-$7.02
2014$18.70+2.0%$25.59+2.0%-$6.89
2013$18.35+1.9%$25.11+1.9%-$6.76
2012$18.00+1.9%$24.63+1.9%-$6.63
2011$17.65+2.0%$24.15+2.0%-$6.50
2010$17.37+1.6%$23.78+1.6%-$6.40
2009$17.07+1.8%$23.36+1.8%-$6.29
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.99 $24.57 -$4.58
2017$19.82+.8%$24.31+1.1%-$4.48
2016$19.37+2.4%$23.66+2.8%-$4.29
2015$19.06+1.6%$23.12+2.3%-$4.05
2014$18.70+2.0%$22.63+2.1%-$3.93
2013$18.35+1.9%$22.15+2.2%-$3.80
2012$18.00+1.9%$21.70+2.1%-$3.70
2011$17.65+2.0%$21.33+1.7%-$3.68
2010$17.37+1.6%$21.00+1.6%-$3.62
2009$17.07+1.8%$20.64+1.7%-$3.57
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$19.99 
North Central$17.77130
South Central$17.0540
Northwest$11.6630
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$17.77130
South Central$17.0540
Northwest$11.6630
Southwest$19.99 
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