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Southwest Workforce Development Area
All-industry
Estimated employment160
Mean wage$35.79
Entry wage$20.15
10th percentile wage$17.40
50th percentile wage$37.17
90th percentile wage$51.36
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration8050.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration80$42.23
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$37.17 $30.66  $6.51
2019$35.45+4.9%$29.24 +4.9%$6.21
2018$34.60+2.5%$28.54 +2.5%$6.06
2017$33.67+2.8%$27.77 +2.8%$5.90
2016$32.66+3.1%$26.94 +3.1%$5.72
2015$32.13+1.7%$26.50 +1.7%$5.63
2014$31.44+2.2%$25.93 +2.2%$5.51
2013$30.96+1.5%$25.54 +1.5%$5.42
2012$30.70+.9%$25.32 +.9%$5.38
2011$30.25+1.5%$24.95 +1.5%$5.30
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$37.17 $26.48  $10.69
2019$35.45+4.9%$25.40 +4.2%$10.04
2018$34.60+2.5%$24.63 +3.1%$9.96
2017$33.67+2.8%$23.97 +2.8%$9.70
2016$32.66+3.1%$23.42 +2.3%$9.24
2015$32.13+1.7%$22.93 +2.1%$9.19
2014$31.44+2.2%$22.44 +2.2%$9.00
2013$30.96+1.5%$21.99 +2.1%$8.97
2012$30.70+.9%$21.61 +1.7%$9.08
2011$30.25+1.5%$21.27 +1.6%$8.97
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
North Central $38.72280
Northwest $37.8180
Southwest $37.17160
South Central $35.46290
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $30.87330
South Central $35.46290
North Central $38.72280
Southwest $37.17160
Wages in other areas
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