| Northwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 17,530 |
| Mean wage | $28.41 |
| Entry wage | $13.53 |
| 10th percentile wage | $11.73 |
| 50th percentile wage | $27.11 |
| 90th percentile wage | $47.40 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Education and Health Services | 16,730 | 95.4% |
| Public Administration | 270 | 1.5% |
| Professional and Business Services | 220 | 1.3% |
| Other Services | 160 | 0.9% |
| Information | 80 | 0.5% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 270 | $29.03 |
| Education and Health Services | 16,730 | $27.55 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 50 | $24.89 |
| Information | 80 | $17.93 |
| Other Services | 160 | $14.88 |
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