In Castro County, jobs in the misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers pay the highest wages

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Individuals that are employed in the misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers industry had the highest average wages in Castro County for 2006. The average industry job in Castro County received a wage of $40,859 in 2nd quarter of 2006. The wage rate is greater than the industry pay the State of Texas of $37,167 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry across the nation of $37,902.

High-wage employment in Castro County, Texas may be found in general freight trucking ($32,902), machinery and supply merchant wholesalers ($31,734), accounting and bookkeeping services ($30,842) and support activities for crop production ($27,340) industries. Note: Click the above Graphic for Detail Comparison

About: These facts are part of the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.