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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment5,150
Mean wage$12.58
Entry wage$11.50
10th percentile wage$10.92
50th percentile wage$11.88
90th percentile wage$15.16
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3,76073.0%
Leisure and Hospitality1,20023.3%
Education and Health Services901.8%
Public Administration601.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration60$21.65
Education and Health Services90$12.23
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3,760$11.87
Leisure and Hospitality1,200$11.86
Cashiers (41-2011)
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.88 $13.42 -$1.54
2018$11.75+1.1%$13.28+1.1%-$1.52
2017$11.25+4.4%$12.71+4.4%-$1.45
2016$10.92+3.0%$12.34+3.0%-$1.41
2015$10.79+1.2%$12.19+1.2%-$1.39
2014$10.67+1.1%$12.06+1.1%-$1.38
2013$10.37+2.9%$11.71+2.9%-$1.34
2012$10.12+2.5%$11.43+2.5%-$1.31
2011$9.91+2.1%$11.20+2.1%-$1.28
2010$9.72+2.0%$10.98+2.0%-$1.25
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.88 $23.16 -$11.28
2018$11.75+1.1%$22.96+.9%-$11.20
2017$11.25+4.4%$22.26+3.1%-$11.00
2016$10.92+3.0%$21.66+2.8%-$10.73
2015$10.79+1.2%$21.17+2.3%-$10.37
2014$10.67+1.1%$20.72+2.1%-$10.04
2013$10.37+2.9%$20.28+2.2%-$9.91
2012$10.12+2.5%$19.87+2.1%-$9.75
2011$9.91+2.1%$19.53+1.7%-$9.61
2010$9.72+2.0%$19.22+1.6%-$9.50
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $11.939,240
Eastern $11.885,150
Northwest $11.846,650
South Central $11.8411,060
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.8213,740
South Central $11.8411,060
Southwest $11.939,240
Northwest $11.846,650
Wages in other areas
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