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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment8,720
Mean wage$15.89
Entry wage$11.45
10th percentile wage$10.97
50th percentile wage$12.73
90th percentile wage$24.36
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities8,32095.5%
Manufacturing1601.8%
Education and Health Services800.9%
Professional and Business Services500.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services80$21.92
Leisure and Hospitality$18.61
Other Services$18.27
Professional and Business Services50$14.28
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.73 $14.63 -$1.90
2018$12.60+1.1%$14.48+1.1%-$1.87
2017$12.06+4.4%$13.86+4.4%-$1.79
2016$11.71+3.0%$13.45+3.0%-$1.74
2015$11.56+1.2%$13.29+1.2%-$1.72
2014$11.44+1.1%$13.14+1.1%-$1.70
2013$11.11+2.9%$12.77+2.9%-$1.65
2012$10.84+2.5%$12.46+2.5%-$1.61
2011$10.62+2.1%$12.21+2.1%-$1.58
2010$10.41+2.0%$11.97+2.0%-$1.55
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.73 $21.96 -$9.23
2018$12.60+1.1%$21.77+.9%-$9.17
2017$12.06+4.4%$21.10+3.1%-$9.04
2016$11.71+3.0%$20.54+2.8%-$8.83
2015$11.56+1.2%$20.07+2.3%-$8.50
2014$11.44+1.1%$19.65+2.1%-$8.21
2013$11.11+2.9%$19.23+2.2%-$8.11
2012$10.84+2.5%$18.84+2.1%-$7.99
2011$10.62+2.1%$18.52+1.7%-$7.89
2010$10.41+2.0%$18.23+1.6%-$7.81
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 $13.9810,100
Northwest $13.027,240
Eastern $12.775,200
South Central $12.738,720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.6113,070
Southwest $13.9810,100
South Central $12.738,720
Northwest $13.027,240
Wages in other areas
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