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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment357,200
Mean wage$35.44
Entry wage$13.95
10th percentile wage$12.07
50th percentile wage$26.48
90th percentile wage$68.97
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services87,74024.6%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities62,57017.5%
Professional and Business Services61,26017.2%
Financial Activities35,4609.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Financial Activities35,460$46.59
Information12,670$38.84
Manufacturing27,360$35.00
Public Administration11,120$34.51
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.48 $26.48  $0.00
2019$25.40+4.2%$25.40 +4.2%$0.00
2018$24.63+3.1%$24.63 +3.1%$0.00
2017$23.97+2.8%$23.97 +2.8%$0.00
2016$23.42+2.3%$23.42 +2.3%$0.00
2015$22.93+2.1%$22.93 +2.1%$0.00
2014$22.44+2.2%$22.44 +2.2%$0.00
2013$21.99+2.1%$21.99 +2.1%$0.00
2012$21.61+1.7%$21.61 +1.7%$0.00
2011$21.27+1.6%$21.27 +1.6%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.48 $26.48  $0.00
2019$25.40+4.2%$25.40 +4.2%$0.00
2018$24.63+3.1%$24.63 +3.1%$0.00
2017$23.97+2.8%$23.97 +2.8%$0.00
2016$23.42+2.3%$23.42 +2.3%$0.00
2015$22.93+2.1%$22.93 +2.1%$0.00
2014$22.44+2.2%$22.44 +2.2%$0.00
2013$21.99+2.1%$21.99 +2.1%$0.00
2012$21.61+1.7%$21.61 +1.7%$0.00
2011$21.27+1.6%$21.27 +1.6%$0.00
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 $26.48357,200
North Central $24.42535,650
Eastern $23.16190,810
South Central $22.75343,990
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $24.42535,650
Southwest $26.48357,200
South Central $22.75343,990
Northwest $21.91221,260
Wages in other areas
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