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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,090
Mean wage$40.65
Entry wage$20.00
10th percentile wage$16.76
50th percentile wage$33.64
90th percentile wage$64.30
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities86079.2%
Manufacturing16014.4%
Professional and Business Services201.6%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities860$35.98
Manufacturing160$29.45
Construction$21.89
Professional and Business Services20$9.46
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$33.64 $11.77  $21.87
2015$33.20+1.3%$11.61 +1.3%$21.58
2014$32.25+2.9%$11.28 +2.9%$20.97
2013$31.47+2.5%$11.01 +2.5%$20.46
2012$30.83+2.1%$10.79 +2.1%$20.04
2011$30.22+2.0%$10.57 +2.0%$19.65
2010$29.53+2.4%$10.33 +2.4%$19.19
2009$29.39+.5%$10.28 +.5%$19.10
2008$29.33+.2%$10.26 +.2%$19.07
2007$28.52+2.8%$9.98 +2.8%$18.54
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$33.64 $20.53  $13.11
2015$33.20+1.3%$19.96 +2.9%$13.24
2014$32.25+2.9%$19.53 +2.2%$12.72
2013$31.47+2.5%$19.14 +2.1%$12.34
2012$30.83+2.1%$18.81 +1.7%$12.03
2011$30.22+2.0%$18.51 +1.6%$11.71
2010$29.53+2.4%$18.20 +1.7%$11.33
2009$29.39+.5%$17.95 +1.4%$11.43
2008$29.33+.2%$17.49 +2.6%$11.84
2007$28.52+2.8%$16.94 +3.3%$11.59
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 $34.67 3,340
Eastern $33.64 1,090
Northwest $31.54 2,420
South Central $28.71 3,160
North Central $28.42 4,830
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.42 4,830
Southwest $34.67 3,340
South Central $28.71 3,160
Northwest $31.54 2,420
Eastern $33.64 1,090
Wages in other areas
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