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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$48.08
Entry wage$32.03
10th percentile wage$13.68
50th percentile wage$49.05
90th percentile wage$64.89
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration3066.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration30$50.11
Physical Scientists, All Other (19-2099)
All physical scientists not listed separately.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$49.05 $45.95  $3.10
2015$47.80+2.6%$44.78 +2.6%$3.02
2014$46.91+1.9%$43.94 +1.9%$2.96
2013$46.01+1.9%$43.11 +1.9%$2.91
2012$45.12+2.0%$42.27 +2.0%$2.85
2011$44.42+1.6%$41.61 +1.6%$2.81
2010$43.64+1.8%$40.88 +1.8%$2.76
2009$43.17+1.1%$40.44 +1.1%$2.73
2008$41.89+3.1%$39.24 +3.1%$2.65
2007$40.49+3.5%$37.93 +3.5%$2.56
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$49.05 $20.53  $28.52
2015$47.80+2.6%$19.96 +2.9%$27.85
2014$46.91+1.9%$19.53 +2.2%$27.38
2013$46.01+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%$26.88
2012$45.12+2.0%$18.81 +1.7%$26.31
2011$44.42+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%$25.91
2010$43.64+1.8%$18.20 +1.7%$25.44
2009$43.17+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%$25.22
2008$41.89+3.1%$17.49 +2.6%$24.39
2007$40.49+3.5%$16.94 +3.3%$23.55
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $64.96  
Eastern $49.05 40
North Central $18.90  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $49.05 40
North Central $18.90  
Southwest $64.96  
Wages in other areas
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