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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment8,510
Mean wage$13.91
Entry wage$10.23
10th percentile wage$9.63
50th percentile wage$11.54
90th percentile wage$21.40
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities8,18096.1%
Leisure and Hospitality1001.2%
Manufacturing901.1%
Financial Activities200.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1016.99
Professional and Business Services14.55
Financial Activities2014.27
Trade, Transportation and Utilities8,18011.53
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.54 $13.09  -$1.55
2016$11.25+2.6%$12.76 +2.6%-$1.51
2015$11.13+1.1%$12.62 +1.1%-$1.49
2014$10.81+2.9%$12.27 +2.9%-$1.45
2013$10.55+2.5%$11.97 +2.5%-$1.41
2012$10.34+2.1%$11.73 +2.1%-$1.38
2011$10.13+2.0%$11.49 +2.0%-$1.36
2010$9.90+2.4%$11.23 +2.4%-$1.32
2009$9.85+.5%$11.18 +.5%-$1.32
2008$9.83+.2%$11.16 +.2%-$1.32
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.54 $19.89  -$8.35
2016$11.25+2.6%$19.25 +3.3%-$8.00
2015$11.13+1.1%$18.85 +2.1%-$7.72
2014$10.81+2.9%$18.45 +2.2%-$7.63
2013$10.55+2.5%$18.08 +2.1%-$7.52
2012$10.34+2.1%$17.77 +1.7%-$7.42
2011$10.13+2.0%$17.49 +1.6%-$7.35
2010$9.90+2.4%$17.19 +1.7%-$7.29
2009$9.85+.5%$16.96 +1.4%-$7.10
2008$9.83+.2%$16.53 +2.6%-$6.69
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 $12.1711,210
Northwest $11.548,510
South Central $11.5310,550
North Central $11.5015,160
Eastern $11.115,880
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.5015,160
Southwest $12.1711,210
South Central $11.5310,550
Northwest $11.548,510
Eastern $11.115,880
Wages in other areas
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