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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment170
Mean wage$85.99
Entry wage$31.68
10th percentile wage$28.66
50th percentile wage$68.28
90th percentile wageN/A
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services13078.6%
Education and Health Services2013.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services130$54.67
Education and Health Services20$
Medical Scientists, Ex. Epidemiologists (19-1042)
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$68.28 $36.58 $31.70
2018$67.92+.5%$36.39+.5%$31.53
2017$66.15+2.7%$35.44+2.7%$30.71
2016$64.62+2.4%$34.62+2.4%$30.00
2015$63.61+1.6%$34.08+1.6%$29.53
2014$62.39+2.0%$33.42+2.0%$28.96
2013$61.22+1.9%$32.80+1.9%$28.42
2012$60.05+1.9%$32.17+1.9%$27.88
2011$58.88+2.0%$31.54+2.0%$27.34
2010$57.97+1.6%$31.05+1.6%$26.91
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$68.28 $24.99 $43.29
2018$67.92+.5%$24.77+.9%$43.16
2017$66.15+2.7%$24.02+3.1%$42.13
2016$64.62+2.4%$23.37+2.8%$41.25
2015$63.61+1.6%$22.84+2.3%$40.77
2014$62.39+2.0%$22.36+2.1%$40.03
2013$61.22+1.9%$21.88+2.2%$39.34
2012$60.05+1.9%$21.44+2.1%$38.61
2011$58.88+2.0%$21.07+1.7%$37.81
2010$57.97+1.6%$20.74+1.6%$37.22
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 $68.28170
South Central $55.30340
North Central $51.60320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $55.30340
North Central $51.60320
Southwest $68.28170
Wages in other areas
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