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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$14.69
Entry wage$11.48
10th percentile wage$10.79
50th percentile wage$13.91
90th percentile wage$21.30
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities$13.78
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (45-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.91 $13.91 $0.00
2017$13.84+.5%$13.84+.5%$0.00
2016$13.46+2.8%$13.46+2.8%$0.00
2015$13.06+3.1%$13.06+3.1%$0.00
2014$12.85+1.7%$12.85+1.7%$0.00
2013$12.57+2.2%$12.57+2.2%$0.00
2012$12.38+1.5%$12.38+1.5%$0.00
2011$12.28+.9%$12.28+.9%$0.00
2010$12.10+1.5%$12.10+1.5%$0.00
2009$11.96+1.2%$11.96+1.2%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.91 $24.57 -$10.66
2017$13.84+.5%$24.31+1.1%-$10.47
2016$13.46+2.8%$23.66+2.8%-$10.19
2015$13.06+3.1%$23.12+2.3%-$10.05
2014$12.85+1.7%$22.63+2.1%-$9.78
2013$12.57+2.2%$22.15+2.2%-$9.57
2012$12.38+1.5%$21.70+2.1%-$9.32
2011$12.28+.9%$21.33+1.7%-$9.05
2010$12.10+1.5%$21.00+1.6%-$8.90
2009$11.96+1.2%$20.64+1.7%-$8.68
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
Eastern$14.39290
Northwest$14.38390
Southwest$13.91 
North Central$13.41 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest$14.38390
Eastern$14.39290
South Central$12.06160
North Central$13.41 
Wages in other areas
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