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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,470
Mean wage$23.17
Entry wage$15.02
10th percentile wage$13.46
50th percentile wage$22.99
90th percentile wage$33.23
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities87059.3%
Other Services47032.2%
Public Administration604.0%
Education and Health Services302.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration6028.90
Trade, Transportation and Utilities87022.83
Other Services47022.11
Education and Health Services3019.38
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$22.99 $22.91  $0.08
2016$22.43+2.5%$22.35 +2.5%$0.08
2015$22.00+2.0%$21.92 +2.0%$0.08
2014$21.54+2.1%$21.47 +2.1%$0.07
2013$21.09+2.1%$21.02 +2.1%$0.07
2012$20.78+1.5%$20.71 +1.5%$0.07
2011$20.33+2.2%$20.26 +2.2%$0.07
2010$20.10+1.2%$20.03 +1.2%$0.07
2009$19.75+1.7%$19.69 +1.7%$0.07
2008$19.18+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%$0.07
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.99 $19.89  $3.10
2016$22.43+2.5%$19.25 +3.3%$3.18
2015$22.00+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$3.14
2014$21.54+2.1%$18.45 +2.2%$3.10
2013$21.09+2.1%$18.08 +2.1%$3.02
2012$20.78+1.5%$17.77 +1.7%$3.02
2011$20.33+2.2%$17.49 +1.6%$2.85
2010$20.10+1.2%$17.19 +1.7%$2.91
2009$19.75+1.7%$16.96 +1.4%$2.79
2008$19.18+3.0%$16.53 +2.6%$2.65
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $22.991,470
South Central $22.171,490
Southwest $22.171,670
Eastern $21.051,050
North Central $20.442,750
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.442,750
Southwest $22.171,670
South Central $22.171,490
Northwest $22.991,470
Eastern $21.051,050
Wages in other areas
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