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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,920
Mean wage$17.17
Entry wage$12.28
10th percentile wage$11.38
50th percentile wage$16.46
90th percentile wage$25.25
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services2,35060.1%
Other Services51013.0%
Professional and Business Services3509.0%
Financial Activities2305.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction30$22.72
Professional and Business Services350$18.09
Financial Activities230$17.92
Public Administration10$17.74
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$16.46 $21.24 -$4.78
2018$16.27+1.2%$21.00+1.2%-$4.72
2017$15.72+3.5%$20.28+3.5%-$4.56
2016$15.31+2.6%$19.76+2.6%-$4.44
2015$14.85+3.1%$19.16+3.1%-$4.31
2014$14.49+2.5%$18.69+2.5%-$4.20
2013$14.20+2.0%$18.33+2.0%-$4.12
2012$13.92+2.0%$17.96+2.0%-$4.04
2011$13.68+1.7%$17.65+1.7%-$3.97
2010$13.43+1.8%$17.33+1.8%-$3.90
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.46 $24.99 -$8.53
2018$16.27+1.2%$24.77+.9%-$8.49
2017$15.72+3.5%$24.02+3.1%-$8.30
2016$15.31+2.6%$23.37+2.8%-$8.05
2015$14.85+3.1%$22.84+2.3%-$7.98
2014$14.49+2.5%$22.36+2.1%-$7.87
2013$14.20+2.0%$21.88+2.2%-$7.68
2012$13.92+2.0%$21.44+2.1%-$7.52
2011$13.68+1.7%$21.07+1.7%-$7.39
2010$13.43+1.8%$20.74+1.6%-$7.30
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
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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