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Total all occupations (00-0000) in Southwest Workforce Development Area
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Southwest WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment342,470
Mean wage$38.19
Entry wage$16.63
10th percentile wage$15.06
50th percentile wage$28.18
90th percentile wage$69.04
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services88,11025.7%
Professional and Business Services57,95016.9%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities57,78016.9%
Leisure and Hospitality35,29010.3%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities32,600$51.55
Information11,670$41.61
Public Administration10,570$35.13
Manufacturing25,050$34.28
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $28.18 $28.18 $0.00
2022$27.24+3.4%$27.24+3.4%$0.00
2021$25.78+5.7%$25.78+5.7%$0.00
2020$24.89+3.5%$24.89+3.5%$0.00
2019$24.19+2.9%$24.19+2.9%$0.00
2018$23.48+3.0%$23.48+3.0%$0.00
2017$22.81+2.9%$22.81+2.9%$0.00
2016$22.28+2.4%$22.28+2.4%$0.00
2015$21.71+2.6%$21.71+2.6%$0.00
2014$21.25+2.2%$21.25+2.2%$0.00
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current$28.18 $28.18 $0.00
2022$27.24+3.4%$27.24+3.4%$0.00
2021$25.78+5.7%$25.78+5.7%$0.00
2020$24.89+3.5%$24.89+3.5%$0.00
2019$24.19+2.9%$24.19+2.9%$0.00
2018$23.48+3.0%$23.48+3.0%$0.00
2017$22.81+2.9%$22.81+2.9%$0.00
2016$22.28+2.4%$22.28+2.4%$0.00
2015$21.71+2.6%$21.71+2.6%$0.00
2014$21.25+2.2%$21.25+2.2%$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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $28.18  342,470  
Eastern $25.89  184,310  
North Central $25.78  503,590  
South Central $24.95  341,750  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $25.78  503,590  
Southwest $28.18  342,470  
South Central $24.95  341,750  
Northwest $23.90  215,990
Wages in other areas
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