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Northwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$37.73
Entry wage$31.58
10th percentile wage$30.47
50th percentile wage$38.49
90th percentile wage$43.58
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration3097.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration30$38.49
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (19-3099)
All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$38.49 $42.91 -$4.41
2017$38.17+.8%$42.55+.8%-$4.38
2016$37.29+2.4%$41.57+2.4%-$4.28
2015$36.70+1.6%$40.92+1.6%-$4.21
2014$36.00+2.0%$40.13+2.0%-$4.13
2013$35.32+1.9%$39.38+1.9%-$4.05
2012$34.65+1.9%$38.63+1.9%-$3.97
2011$33.98+2.0%$37.88+2.0%-$3.90
2010$33.45+1.6%$37.29+1.6%-$3.84
2009$32.86+1.8%$36.64+1.8%-$3.77
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$38.49 $20.63 $17.86
2017$38.17+.8%$20.41+1.1%$17.76
2016$37.29+2.4%$19.86+2.8%$17.42
2015$36.70+1.6%$19.41+2.3%$17.29
2014$36.00+2.0%$19.00+2.1%$16.99
2013$35.32+1.9%$18.60+2.2%$16.73
2012$34.65+1.9%$18.22+2.1%$16.43
2011$33.98+2.0%$17.91+1.7%$16.06
2010$33.45+1.6%$17.63+1.6%$15.82
2009$32.86+1.8%$17.33+1.7%$15.53
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$57.71 
Eastern$41.3880
North Central$40.0350
Northwest$38.4930
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern$41.3880
South Central$33.3270
North Central$40.0350
Northwest$38.4930
Wages in other areas
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