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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment190
Mean wage$26.92
Entry wage$21.05
10th percentile wage$19.25
50th percentile wage$27.23
90th percentile wage$32.72
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration16083.4%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services$27.93
Public Administration160$27.23
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (43-5031)
Receive complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies. Broadcast orders to police patrol units in vicinity of complaint to investigate. Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment to receive reports of fires and medical emergencies and relay information or orders to proper officials.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.23 $19.91 $7.32
2018$26.92+1.2%$19.68+1.2%$7.24
2017$26.00+3.5%$19.01+3.5%$6.99
2016$25.33+2.6%$18.52+2.6%$6.81
2015$24.57+3.1%$17.96+3.1%$6.60
2014$23.96+2.5%$17.52+2.5%$6.44
2013$23.49+2.0%$17.18+2.0%$6.32
2012$23.02+2.0%$16.83+2.0%$6.19
2011$22.63+1.7%$16.55+1.7%$6.08
2010$22.22+1.8%$16.25+1.8%$5.97
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.23 $23.16 $4.07
2018$26.92+1.2%$22.96+.9%$3.96
2017$26.00+3.5%$22.26+3.1%$3.74
2016$25.33+2.6%$21.66+2.8%$3.67
2015$24.57+3.1%$21.17+2.3%$3.40
2014$23.96+2.5%$20.72+2.1%$3.24
2013$23.49+2.0%$20.28+2.2%$3.21
2012$23.02+2.0%$19.87+2.1%$3.15
2011$22.63+1.7%$19.53+1.7%$3.10
2010$22.22+1.8%$19.22+1.6%$3.00
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 $30.10180
North Central $28.86310
Eastern $27.23190
Northwest $25.36150
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.86310
South Central $24.69260
Eastern $27.23190
Southwest $30.10180
Wages in other areas
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