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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment2,390
Mean wage$13.68
Entry wage$11.63
10th percentile wage$11.12
50th percentile wage$12.94
90th percentile wage$17.52
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services2,07086.6%
Leisure and Hospitality1205.1%
Other Services702.8%
Public Administration
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration$13.66
Education and Health Services2,070$13.05
Leisure and Hospitality120$12.25
Other Services70$11.45
Childcare Workers (39-9011)
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play. Excludes ""Preschool Teachers, Ex. Special Education"" (25-2011) and ""Te
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.94 $13.43 -$0.49
2018$12.76+1.4%$13.25+1.4%-$0.48
2017$12.29+3.9%$12.75+3.9%-$0.46
2016$11.89+3.3%$12.34+3.3%-$0.45
2015$11.49+3.5%$11.92+3.5%-$0.43
2014$11.29+1.7%$11.72+1.7%-$0.42
2013$11.07+2.0%$11.49+2.0%-$0.41
2012$10.93+1.3%$11.34+1.3%-$0.41
2011$10.77+1.5%$11.18+1.5%-$0.40
2010$10.62+1.4%$11.02+1.4%-$0.40
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.94 $21.96 -$9.02
2018$12.76+1.4%$21.77+.9%-$9.00
2017$12.29+3.9%$21.10+3.1%-$8.81
2016$11.89+3.3%$20.54+2.8%-$8.64
2015$11.49+3.5%$20.07+2.3%-$8.57
2014$11.29+1.7%$19.65+2.1%-$8.35
2013$11.07+2.0%$19.23+2.2%-$8.16
2012$10.93+1.3%$18.84+2.1%-$7.91
2011$10.77+1.5%$18.52+1.7%-$7.74
2010$10.62+1.4%$18.23+1.6%-$7.60
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 $13.192,120
South Central $12.942,390
Northwest $12.661,180
North Central $12.542,720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.542,720
South Central $12.942,390
Southwest $13.192,120
Northwest $12.661,180
Wages in other areas
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