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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment33,080
Mean wage$23.36
Entry wage$11.84
10th percentile wage$11.43
50th percentile wage$15.32
90th percentile wage$44.85
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities24,91075.3%
Financial Activities2,3007.0%
Leisure and Hospitality1,6705.0%
Professional and Business Services1,2003.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction470$36.82
Information520$35.12
Manufacturing1,150$32.49
Financial Activities2,300$30.14
Sales and Related Occupations (41-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.32 $15.32  $0.00
2019$14.54+5.4%$14.54 +5.4%$0.00
2018$13.92+4.4%$13.92 +4.4%$0.00
2017$13.51+3.0%$13.51 +3.0%$0.00
2016$13.34+1.2%$13.34 +1.2%$0.00
2015$13.20+1.1%$13.20 +1.1%$0.00
2014$12.82+2.9%$12.82 +2.9%$0.00
2013$12.51+2.5%$12.51 +2.5%$0.00
2012$12.26+2.1%$12.26 +2.1%$0.00
2011$12.02+2.0%$12.02 +2.0%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.32 $22.75  -$7.43
2019$14.54+5.4%$21.83 +4.2%-$7.29
2018$13.92+4.4%$21.16 +3.1%-$7.24
2017$13.51+3.0%$20.59 +2.8%-$7.08
2016$13.34+1.2%$20.13 +2.3%-$6.78
2015$13.20+1.1%$19.70 +2.1%-$6.50
2014$12.82+2.9%$19.28 +2.2%-$6.46
2013$12.51+2.5%$18.89 +2.1%-$6.38
2012$12.26+2.1%$18.57 +1.7%-$6.31
2011$12.02+2.0%$18.28 +1.6%-$6.26
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $19.0635,790
North Central $16.1147,250
Northwest $15.7323,010
South Central $15.3233,080
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.1147,250
Southwest $19.0635,790
South Central $15.3233,080
Northwest $15.7323,010
Wages in other areas
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