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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment223,390
Mean wage$25.96
Entry wage$11.64
10th percentile wage$10.10
50th percentile wage$19.89
90th percentile wage$47.58
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services63,69028.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities47,67021.3%
Professional and Business Services26,13011.7%
Manufacturing23,30010.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration14,80029.52
Construction10,02026.18
Information2,68026.18
Professional and Business Services26,13024.64
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.89 $19.89  $0.00
2016$19.25+3.3%$19.25 +3.3%$0.00
2015$18.85+2.1%$18.85 +2.1%$0.00
2014$18.45+2.2%$18.45 +2.2%$0.00
2013$18.08+2.1%$18.08 +2.1%$0.00
2012$17.77+1.7%$17.77 +1.7%$0.00
2011$17.49+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%$0.00
2010$17.19+1.7%$17.19 +1.7%$0.00
2009$16.96+1.4%$16.96 +1.4%$0.00
2008$16.53+2.6%$16.53 +2.6%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.89 $19.89  $0.00
2016$19.25+3.3%$19.25 +3.3%$0.00
2015$18.85+2.1%$18.85 +2.1%$0.00
2014$18.45+2.2%$18.45 +2.2%$0.00
2013$18.08+2.1%$18.08 +2.1%$0.00
2012$17.77+1.7%$17.77 +1.7%$0.00
2011$17.49+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%$0.00
2010$17.19+1.7%$17.19 +1.7%$0.00
2009$16.96+1.4%$16.96 +1.4%$0.00
2008$16.53+2.6%$16.53 +2.6%$0.00
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
Southwest $23.83361,790
North Central $22.43527,330
Eastern $21.67195,370
South Central $21.40341,680
Northwest $19.89223,390
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.43527,330
Southwest $23.83361,790
South Central $21.40341,680
Northwest $19.89223,390
Eastern $21.67195,370
Wages in other areas
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