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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment5,200
Mean wage$15.39
Entry wage$11.47
10th percentile wage$10.96
50th percentile wage$12.77
90th percentile wage$24.10
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4,75091.3%
Education and Health Services1603.1%
Leisure and Hospitality1102.0%
Manufacturing801.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing80$13.66
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4,750$12.87
Education and Health Services160$12.53
Leisure and Hospitality110$11.81
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$12.77 $13.42 -$0.65
2018$12.64+1.1%$13.28+1.1%-$0.64
2017$12.10+4.4%$12.71+4.4%-$0.61
2016$11.74+3.0%$12.34+3.0%-$0.59
2015$11.60+1.2%$12.19+1.2%-$0.59
2014$11.47+1.1%$12.06+1.1%-$0.58
2013$11.15+2.9%$11.71+2.9%-$0.56
2012$10.88+2.5%$11.43+2.5%-$0.55
2011$10.66+2.1%$11.20+2.1%-$0.54
2010$10.44+2.0%$10.98+2.0%-$0.53
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.77 $23.16 -$10.39
2018$12.64+1.1%$22.96+.9%-$10.32
2017$12.10+4.4%$22.26+3.1%-$10.15
2016$11.74+3.0%$21.66+2.8%-$9.91
2015$11.60+1.2%$21.17+2.3%-$9.56
2014$11.47+1.1%$20.72+2.1%-$9.25
2013$11.15+2.9%$20.28+2.2%-$9.13
2012$10.88+2.5%$19.87+2.1%-$8.99
2011$10.66+2.1%$19.53+1.7%-$8.87
2010$10.44+2.0%$19.22+1.6%-$8.77
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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