The annual and hourly salary statistics of helpers--production workers in Southwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, Oklahoma are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of helpers--production workers in Southwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $35,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $40,870 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for helpers--production workers in Southwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, Oklahoma in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $40,870. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $28,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $20,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of helpers--production workers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,630 | 1.15% | 8.10% |
| 2016 | $28,300 | -4.56% | - |
| 2015 | $29,590 | 7.16% | - |
| 2014 | $27,470 | 3.06% | - |
| 2013 | $26,630 | 1.20% | - |
| 2012 | $26,310 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $28,630 in Southwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area is in the middle of salary range for helpers--production workers in state of Oklahoma. In comparison, the annual salary of helpers--production workers in Southwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area is 20.1 percent (20.1%) lower than that in the highest paying Northwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area and 25.9 percent (25.9%) higher than that in the lowest paying Fort Smith.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Northwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | |
| Tulsa | |
| Southwestern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | |
| Oklahoma City | |
| Northeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | |
| Southeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | |
| Lawton | |
| Fort Smith |