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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment3,400
Mean wage$17.53
Entry wage$12.92
10th percentile wage$11.91
50th percentile wage$16.86
90th percentile wage$25.24
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,70050.2%
Professional and Business Services38011.2%
Other Services37010.9%
Financial Activities2808.2%
Manufacturing401.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction30$19.53
Public Administration20$18.28
Other Services370$17.97
Financial Activities280$17.87
Manufacturing40$17.23
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.86 $21.00 -$4.14
2017$16.66+1.2%$20.75+1.2%-$4.09
2016$16.23+2.6%$20.22+2.6%-$3.98
2015$15.74+3.1%$19.61+3.1%-$3.86
2014$15.36+2.5%$19.13+2.5%-$3.77
2013$15.05+2.0%$18.75+2.0%-$3.69
2012$14.75+2.0%$18.38+2.0%-$3.62
2011$14.50+1.7%$18.06+1.7%-$3.56
2010$14.24+1.8%$17.74+1.8%-$3.49
2009$14.01+1.6%$17.46+1.6%-$3.44
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.86 $24.57 -$7.71
2017$16.66+1.2%$24.31+1.1%-$7.64
2016$16.23+2.6%$23.66+2.8%-$7.42
2015$15.74+3.1%$23.12+2.3%-$7.37
2014$15.36+2.5%$22.63+2.1%-$7.27
2013$15.05+2.0%$22.15+2.2%-$7.09
2012$14.75+2.0%$21.70+2.1%-$6.94
2011$14.50+1.7%$21.33+1.7%-$6.82
2010$14.24+1.8%$21.00+1.6%-$6.75
2009$14.01+1.6%$20.64+1.7%-$6.62
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$17.053,970
Southwest$16.863,400
Northwest$16.552,200
South Central$15.553,380
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$17.053,970
Southwest$16.863,400
South Central$15.553,380
Northwest$16.552,200
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