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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment2,000
Mean wage$21.20
Entry wage$15.39
10th percentile wage$14.03
50th percentile wage$19.16
90th percentile wage$30.88
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,81090.5%
Education and Health Services1608.2%
Public Administration301.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,810$19.35
Education and Health Services160$17.69
Public Administration30$17.23
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (53-3022)
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.16 $17.62 $1.54
2018$18.78+2.0%$17.27+2.0%$1.51
2017$18.11+3.7%$16.65+3.7%$1.46
2016$17.49+3.5%$16.09+3.5%$1.41
2015$16.91+3.5%$15.55+3.5%$1.36
2014$16.51+2.4%$15.18+2.4%$1.33
2013$16.14+2.3%$14.84+2.3%$1.30
2012$15.88+1.6%$14.61+1.6%$1.28
2011$15.51+2.4%$14.27+2.4%$1.25
2010$15.32+1.2%$14.09+1.2%$1.23
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.16 $24.99 -$5.83
2018$18.78+2.0%$24.77+.9%-$5.99
2017$18.11+3.7%$24.02+3.1%-$5.90
2016$17.49+3.5%$23.37+2.8%-$5.87
2015$16.91+3.5%$22.84+2.3%-$5.93
2014$16.51+2.4%$22.36+2.1%-$5.84
2013$16.14+2.3%$21.88+2.2%-$5.74
2012$15.88+1.6%$21.44+2.1%-$5.55
2011$15.51+2.4%$21.07+1.7%-$5.55
2010$15.32+1.2%$20.74+1.6%-$5.41
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 $19.162,000
North Central $18.58 
Eastern $18.411,520
Northwest $17.591,640
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $19.162,000
Northwest $17.591,640
Eastern $18.411,520
South Central $17.211,110
Wages in other areas
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