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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment7,240
Mean wage$17.56
Entry wage$11.54
10th percentile wage$11.05
50th percentile wage$13.02
90th percentile wage$29.82
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities6,91095.4%
Leisure and Hospitality1001.3%
Manufacturing701.0%
Education and Health Services700.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services10$14.11
Manufacturing70$13.26
Trade, Transportation and Utilities6,910$13.01
Leisure and Hospitality100$12.66
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$13.02 $15.00 -$1.98
2018$12.88+1.1%$14.84+1.1%-$1.95
2017$12.33+4.4%$14.21+4.4%-$1.87
2016$11.97+3.0%$13.79+3.0%-$1.82
2015$11.82+1.2%$13.62+1.2%-$1.79
2014$11.70+1.1%$13.48+1.1%-$1.77
2013$11.36+2.9%$13.09+2.9%-$1.72
2012$11.09+2.5%$12.78+2.5%-$1.68
2011$10.86+2.1%$12.52+2.1%-$1.65
2010$10.65+2.0%$12.27+2.0%-$1.61
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.02 $21.14 -$8.12
2018$12.88+1.1%$20.95+.9%-$8.07
2017$12.33+4.4%$20.32+3.1%-$7.98
2016$11.97+3.0%$19.77+2.8%-$7.79
2015$11.82+1.2%$19.32+2.3%-$7.49
2014$11.70+1.1%$18.92+2.1%-$7.21
2013$11.36+2.9%$18.51+2.2%-$7.14
2012$11.09+2.5%$18.14+2.1%-$7.04
2011$10.86+2.1%$17.83+1.7%-$6.96
2010$10.65+2.0%$17.55+1.6%-$6.89
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 $13.9810,100
Northwest $13.027,240
Eastern $12.775,200
South Central $12.738,720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.6113,070
Southwest $13.9810,100
South Central $12.738,720
Northwest $13.027,240
Wages in other areas
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