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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment3,480
Mean wage$16.34
Entry wage$12.72
10th percentile wage$11.81
50th percentile wage$15.15
90th percentile wage$22.15
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services2,71077.8%
Education and Health Services43012.2%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1404.1%
Leisure and Hospitality802.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration50$21.65
Education and Health Services430$17.58
Trade, Transportation and Utilities140$16.25
Leisure and Hospitality80$15.14
Security Guards (33-9032)
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.15 $20.85 -$5.70
2018$14.94+1.4%$20.56+1.4%-$5.62
2017$14.38+3.9%$19.79+3.9%-$5.41
2016$13.92+3.3%$19.16+3.3%-$5.23
2015$13.45+3.5%$18.51+3.5%-$5.06
2014$13.22+1.7%$18.20+1.7%-$4.97
2013$12.96+2.0%$17.83+2.0%-$4.87
2012$12.79+1.3%$17.61+1.3%-$4.81
2011$12.61+1.5%$17.35+1.5%-$4.74
2010$12.43+1.4%$17.11+1.4%-$4.67
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.15 $24.99 -$9.84
2018$14.94+1.4%$24.77+.9%-$9.82
2017$14.38+3.9%$24.02+3.1%-$9.63
2016$13.92+3.3%$23.37+2.8%-$9.44
2015$13.45+3.5%$22.84+2.3%-$9.38
2014$13.22+1.7%$22.36+2.1%-$9.13
2013$12.96+2.0%$21.88+2.2%-$8.92
2012$12.79+1.3%$21.44+2.1%-$8.64
2011$12.61+1.5%$21.07+1.7%-$8.46
2010$12.43+1.4%$20.74+1.6%-$8.30
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
Eastern $16.97800
Northwest $16.79610
South Central $16.262,280
North Central $16.023,770
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.023,770
Southwest $15.153,480
South Central $16.262,280
Eastern $16.97800
Wages in other areas
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