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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment3,540
Mean wage$37.07
Entry wage$20.39
10th percentile wage$17.15
50th percentile wage$34.16
90th percentile wage$60.69
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,61073.7%
Manufacturing52014.7%
Professional and Business Services3108.8%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction$40.53
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,610$34.83
Professional and Business Services310$31.52
Manufacturing520$30.82
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$34.16 $18.16 $16.00
2018$33.80+1.1%$17.97+1.1%$15.83
2017$32.36+4.4%$17.20+4.4%$15.16
2016$31.41+3.0%$16.70+3.0%$14.71
2015$31.02+1.2%$16.49+1.2%$14.53
2014$30.69+1.1%$16.32+1.1%$14.37
2013$29.82+2.9%$15.85+2.9%$13.97
2012$29.10+2.5%$15.47+2.5%$13.63
2011$28.51+2.1%$15.15+2.1%$13.35
2010$27.94+2.0%$14.85+2.0%$13.09
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$34.16 $24.99 $9.17
2018$33.80+1.1%$24.77+.9%$9.03
2017$32.36+4.4%$24.02+3.1%$8.35
2016$31.41+3.0%$23.37+2.8%$8.04
2015$31.02+1.2%$22.84+2.3%$8.19
2014$30.69+1.1%$22.36+2.1%$8.33
2013$29.82+2.9%$21.88+2.2%$7.93
2012$29.10+2.5%$21.44+2.1%$7.66
2011$28.51+2.1%$21.07+1.7%$7.43
2010$27.94+2.0%$20.74+1.6%$7.20
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 $34.163,540
Northwest $33.951,750
South Central $33.893,150
North Central $31.114,860
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $31.114,860
Southwest $34.163,540
South Central $33.893,150
Northwest $33.951,750
Wages in other areas
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