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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment8,760
Mean wage$17.25
Entry wage$11.81
10th percentile wage$11.40
50th percentile wage$13.91
90th percentile wage$28.51
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities8,38095.7%
Education and Health Services800.9%
Professional and Business Services500.6%
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services80$22.50
Professional and Business Services50$16.12
Leisure and Hospitality$14.82
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities8,380$13.87
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes Cashiers (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.91 $15.32  -$1.41
2019$13.20+5.4%$14.54 +5.4%-$1.33
2018$12.64+4.4%$13.92 +4.4%-$1.28
2017$12.26+3.0%$13.51 +3.0%-$1.24
2016$12.11+1.2%$13.34 +1.2%-$1.22
2015$11.98+1.1%$13.20 +1.1%-$1.21
2014$11.64+2.9%$12.82 +2.9%-$1.18
2013$11.36+2.5%$12.51 +2.5%-$1.15
2012$11.13+2.1%$12.26 +2.1%-$1.12
2011$10.91+2.0%$12.02 +2.0%-$1.10
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.91 $22.75  -$8.84
2019$13.20+5.4%$21.83 +4.2%-$8.62
2018$12.64+4.4%$21.16 +3.1%-$8.52
2017$12.26+3.0%$20.59 +2.8%-$8.33
2016$12.11+1.2%$20.13 +2.3%-$8.01
2015$11.98+1.1%$19.70 +2.1%-$7.72
2014$11.64+2.9%$19.28 +2.2%-$7.64
2013$11.36+2.5%$18.89 +2.1%-$7.53
2012$11.13+2.1%$18.57 +1.7%-$7.43
2011$10.91+2.0%$18.28 +1.6%-$7.36
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 $15.158,650
Northwest $14.376,910
South Central $13.918,760
Eastern $13.314,940
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.8812,250
South Central $13.918,760
Southwest $15.158,650
Northwest $14.376,910
Wages in other areas
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