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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment3,610
Mean wage$17.09
Entry wage$12.65
10th percentile wage$11.64
50th percentile wage$16.27
90th percentile wage$24.15
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,90052.8%
Professional and Business Services56015.5%
Leisure and Hospitality40011.1%
Other Services36010.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,900$17.61
Financial Activities60$17.57
Manufacturing50$17.34
Professional and Business Services560$17.05
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$16.27 $20.40 -$4.13
2018$16.08+1.2%$20.17+1.2%-$4.08
2017$15.53+3.5%$19.48+3.5%-$3.94
2016$15.14+2.6%$18.98+2.6%-$3.84
2015$14.68+3.1%$18.41+3.1%-$3.72
2014$14.32+2.5%$17.95+2.5%-$3.63
2013$14.04+2.0%$17.60+2.0%-$3.56
2012$13.76+2.0%$17.25+2.0%-$3.49
2011$13.52+1.7%$16.96+1.7%-$3.43
2010$13.28+1.8%$16.65+1.8%-$3.37
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.27 $21.96 -$5.69
2018$16.08+1.2%$21.77+.9%-$5.68
2017$15.53+3.5%$21.10+3.1%-$5.56
2016$15.14+2.6%$20.54+2.8%-$5.40
2015$14.68+3.1%$20.07+2.3%-$5.38
2014$14.32+2.5%$19.65+2.1%-$5.33
2013$14.04+2.0%$19.23+2.2%-$5.19
2012$13.76+2.0%$18.84+2.1%-$5.08
2011$13.52+1.7%$18.52+1.7%-$4.99
2010$13.28+1.8%$18.23+1.6%-$4.94
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
North Central $17.503,480
Northwest $16.952,360
Southwest $16.463,920
South Central $16.273,610
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $16.463,920
South Central $16.273,610
North Central $17.503,480
Northwest $16.952,360
Wages in other areas
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