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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment140
Mean wage$39.94
Entry wage$30.84
10th percentile wage$29.87
50th percentile wage$38.91
90th percentile wage$54.03
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services5035.4%
Public Administration3021.8%
Manufacturing2015.4%
Construction2014.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services50$45.47
Manufacturing20$43.20
Construction20$38.13
Public Administration30$34.30
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (29-9011)
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Include environmental protection officers.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$38.91 $38.47 $0.44
2018$38.71+.5%$38.27+.5%$0.44
2017$37.69+2.7%$37.27+2.7%$0.43
2016$36.83+2.4%$36.41+2.4%$0.42
2015$36.25+1.6%$35.84+1.6%$0.41
2014$35.55+2.0%$35.15+2.0%$0.40
2013$34.89+1.9%$34.49+1.9%$0.39
2012$34.22+1.9%$33.83+1.9%$0.39
2011$33.55+2.0%$33.17+2.0%$0.38
2010$33.03+1.6%$32.66+1.6%$0.37
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$38.91 $21.96 $16.95
2018$38.71+.5%$21.77+.9%$16.94
2017$37.69+2.7%$21.10+3.1%$16.59
2016$36.83+2.4%$20.54+2.8%$16.29
2015$36.25+1.6%$20.07+2.3%$16.18
2014$35.55+2.0%$19.65+2.1%$15.90
2013$34.89+1.9%$19.23+2.2%$15.66
2012$34.22+1.9%$18.84+2.1%$15.38
2011$33.55+2.0%$18.52+1.7%$15.04
2010$33.03+1.6%$18.23+1.6%$14.81
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $43.4590
North Central $41.48200
Eastern $40.80150
South Central $38.91140
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $41.48200
Eastern $40.80150
South Central $38.91140
Southwest $43.4590
Wages in other areas
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