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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment8,740
Mean wage$13.08
Entry wage$11.77
10th percentile wage$11.26
50th percentile wage$12.38
90th percentile wage$15.78
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities7,56086.6%
Leisure and Hospitality89010.2%
Other Services1101.3%
Manufacturing700.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration50$17.25
Other Services110$12.48
Leisure and Hospitality890$12.45
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities7,560$12.36
Cashiers (41-2011)
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks. Excludes Gaming Cage Persons and Booth Cashiers (41-2012).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.38 $19.06  -$6.68
2019$11.75+5.4%$18.08 +5.4%-$6.33
2018$11.25+4.4%$17.31 +4.4%-$6.06
2017$10.92+3.0%$16.80 +3.0%-$5.88
2016$10.78+1.2%$16.60 +1.2%-$5.81
2015$10.67+1.1%$16.42 +1.1%-$5.75
2014$10.36+2.9%$15.95 +2.9%-$5.59
2013$10.11+2.5%$15.57 +2.5%-$5.45
2012$9.91+2.1%$15.25 +2.1%-$5.34
2011$9.71+2.0%$14.95 +2.0%-$5.23
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.38 $26.48  -$14.10
2019$11.75+5.4%$25.40 +4.2%-$13.65
2018$11.25+4.4%$24.63 +3.1%-$13.38
2017$10.92+3.0%$23.97 +2.8%-$13.05
2016$10.78+1.2%$23.42 +2.3%-$12.64
2015$10.67+1.1%$22.93 +2.1%-$12.26
2014$10.36+2.9%$22.44 +2.2%-$12.08
2013$10.11+2.5%$21.99 +2.1%-$11.87
2012$9.91+2.1%$21.61 +1.7%-$11.70
2011$9.71+2.0%$21.27 +1.6%-$11.56
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 $12.388,740
Eastern $12.315,330
North Central $12.2413,120
Northwest $12.136,570
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.2413,120
South Central $12.1211,150
Southwest $12.388,740
Northwest $12.136,570
Wages in other areas
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