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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment5,990
Mean wage$12.19
Entry wage$9.53
10th percentile wage$9.33
50th percentile wage$10.97
90th percentile wage$16.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities5,57093%
Leisure and Hospitality2303.8%
Manufacturing
Education and Health Services
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services$18.21
Education and Health Services$12.77
Leisure and Hospitality230$12.31
Manufacturing$11.39
Trade, Transportation and Utilities5,570$10.88
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$10.97 $11.77  -$0.80
2015$10.82+1.3%$11.61 +1.3%-$0.78
2014$10.52+2.9%$11.28 +2.9%-$0.76
2013$10.26+2.5%$11.01 +2.5%-$0.74
2012$10.05+2.1%$10.79 +2.1%-$0.73
2011$9.85+2.0%$10.57 +2.0%-$0.71
2010$9.63+2.4%$10.33 +2.4%-$0.70
2009$9.58+.5%$10.28 +.5%-$0.69
2008$9.56+.2%$10.26 +.2%-$0.69
2007$9.30+2.8%$9.98 +2.8%-$0.67
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.97 $20.53  -$9.56
2015$10.82+1.3%$19.96 +2.9%-$9.13
2014$10.52+2.9%$19.53 +2.2%-$9.01
2013$10.26+2.5%$19.14 +2.1%-$8.87
2012$10.05+2.1%$18.81 +1.7%-$8.75
2011$9.85+2.0%$18.51 +1.6%-$8.65
2010$9.63+2.4%$18.20 +1.7%-$8.57
2009$9.58+.5%$17.95 +1.4%-$8.37
2008$9.56+.2%$17.49 +2.6%-$7.92
2007$9.30+2.8%$16.94 +3.3%-$7.63
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 $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
North Central $11.03 16,660
Eastern $10.97 5,990
South Central $10.96 11,160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.03 16,660
South Central $10.96 11,160
Southwest $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
Eastern $10.97 5,990
Wages in other areas
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