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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,080
Mean wage$18.01
Entry wage$11.89
10th percentile wage$11.47
50th percentile wage$16.74
90th percentile wage$29.07
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities98090.5%
Education and Health Services403.8%
Professional and Business Services201.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services20$17.40
Education and Health Services40$16.68
Trade, Transportation and Utilities980$16.64
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Ex. Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.74 $17.62 -$0.88
2018$16.41+2.0%$17.27+2.0%-$0.86
2017$15.82+3.7%$16.65+3.7%-$0.83
2016$15.28+3.5%$16.09+3.5%-$0.80
2015$14.77+3.5%$15.55+3.5%-$0.77
2014$14.43+2.4%$15.18+2.4%-$0.75
2013$14.10+2.3%$14.84+2.3%-$0.74
2012$13.88+1.6%$14.61+1.6%-$0.72
2011$13.55+2.4%$14.27+2.4%-$0.71
2010$13.39+1.2%$14.09+1.2%-$0.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.74 $24.99 -$8.25
2018$16.41+2.0%$24.77+.9%-$8.36
2017$15.82+3.7%$24.02+3.1%-$8.19
2016$15.28+3.5%$23.37+2.8%-$8.08
2015$14.77+3.5%$22.84+2.3%-$8.06
2014$14.43+2.4%$22.36+2.1%-$7.93
2013$14.10+2.3%$21.88+2.2%-$7.77
2012$13.88+1.6%$21.44+2.1%-$7.56
2011$13.55+2.4%$21.07+1.7%-$7.51
2010$13.39+1.2%$20.74+1.6%-$7.35
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 $16.741,080
Northwest $13.10240
South Central $12.94690
North Central $12.711,250
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.711,250
Southwest $16.741,080
South Central $12.94690
Eastern $12.44500
Wages in other areas
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