| Northwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 30 |
| Mean wage | $29.64 |
| Entry wage | $24.51 |
| 10th percentile wage | $22.50 |
| 50th percentile wage | $29.22 |
| 90th percentile wage | $38.91 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 20 | 67.2% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Professional and Business Services | 20 | $28.21 |
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| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041) |
| Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Exclude "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4093), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $29.22 | | $39.37 |
| -$10.15 | | 2015 | $28.48 | +2.6% | $38.37 |
+2.6% | -$9.89 | | 2014 | $27.94 | +1.9% | $37.65 |
+1.9% | -$9.70 | | 2013 | $27.41 | +1.9% | $36.93 |
+1.9% | -$9.52 | | 2012 | $26.88 | +2.0% | $36.21 |
+2.0% | -$9.33 | | 2011 | $26.46 | +1.6% | $35.65 |
+1.6% | -$9.19 | | 2010 | $26.00 | +1.8% | $35.03 |
+1.8% | -$9.03 | | 2009 | $25.72 | +1.1% | $34.65 |
+1.1% | -$8.93 | | 2008 | $24.95 | +3.1% | $33.62 |
+3.1% | -$8.66 | | 2007 | $24.12 | +3.5% | $32.50 |
+3.5% | -$8.37 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $29.22 | | $19.32 |
| $9.90 | | 2015 | $28.48 | +2.6% | $18.78 |
+2.9% | $9.70 | | 2014 | $27.94 | +1.9% | $18.38 |
+2.2% | $9.57 | | 2013 | $27.41 | +1.9% | $18.01 |
+2.1% | $9.40 | | 2012 | $26.88 | +2.0% | $17.70 |
+1.7% | $9.18 | | 2011 | $26.46 | +1.6% | $17.42 |
+1.6% | $9.04 | | 2010 | $26.00 | +1.8% | $17.13 |
+1.7% | $8.87 | | 2009 | $25.72 | +1.1% | $16.90 |
+1.4% | $8.82 | | 2008 | $24.95 | +3.1% | $16.46 |
+2.6% | $8.49 | | 2007 | $24.12 | +3.5% | $15.94 |
+3.3% | $8.18 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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