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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$16.19
Entry wage$11.06
10th percentile wage$10.43
50th percentile wage$13.78
90th percentile wage$26.49
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities60%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities60$18.62
Telemarketers (41-9041)
Solicit orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.78 $18.32 -$4.54
2017$13.53+1.8%$17.99+1.8%-$4.45
2016$13.14+3.0%$17.46+3.0%-$4.32
2015$12.97+1.2%$17.25+1.2%-$4.27
2014$12.83+1.1%$17.06+1.1%-$4.22
2013$12.47+2.9%$16.58+2.9%-$4.10
2012$12.17+2.5%$16.18+2.5%-$4.00
2011$11.92+2.1%$15.85+2.1%-$3.92
2010$11.68+2.0%$15.53+2.0%-$3.84
2009$11.42+2.4%$15.18+2.4%-$3.76
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.78 $24.57 -$10.79
2017$13.53+1.8%$24.31+1.1%-$10.77
2016$13.14+3.0%$23.66+2.8%-$10.52
2015$12.97+1.2%$23.12+2.3%-$10.14
2014$12.83+1.1%$22.63+2.1%-$9.80
2013$12.47+2.9%$22.15+2.2%-$9.68
2012$12.17+2.5%$21.70+2.1%-$9.53
2011$11.92+2.1%$21.33+1.7%-$9.41
2010$11.68+2.0%$21.00+1.6%-$9.31
2009$11.42+2.4%$20.64+1.7%-$9.22
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
South Central$18.89240
North Central$17.80 
Northwest$16.46 
Southwest$13.78 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$18.89240
North Central$17.80 
Northwest$16.46 
Southwest$13.78 
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