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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,740
Mean wage$17.09
Entry wage$12.80
10th percentile wage$11.89
50th percentile wage$16.33
90th percentile wage$24.14
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities97055.6%
Education and Health Services40022.8%
Leisure and Hospitality1609.5%
Public Administration201.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration20$18.74
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities970$17.33
Education and Health Services400$17.15
Leisure and Hospitality160$14.77
Passenger Vehicle Drivers ex. Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (53-3058)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.33 $16.91  -$0.58
2019$15.38+6.2%$15.93 +6.2%-$0.54
2018$14.83+3.7%$15.36 +3.7%-$0.52
2017$14.33+3.5%$14.84 +3.5%-$0.50
2016$13.85+3.5%$14.34 +3.5%-$0.49
2015$13.52+2.4%$14.00 +2.4%-$0.48
2014$13.22+2.3%$13.69 +2.3%-$0.46
2013$13.01+1.6%$13.47 +1.6%-$0.46
2012$12.71+2.4%$13.16 +2.4%-$0.45
2011$12.55+1.2%$13.00 +1.2%-$0.44
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.33 $23.16  -$6.83
2019$15.38+6.2%$22.22 +4.2%-$6.84
2018$14.83+3.7%$21.54 +3.1%-$6.71
2017$14.33+3.5%$20.97 +2.8%-$6.63
2016$13.85+3.5%$20.49 +2.3%-$6.64
2015$13.52+2.4%$20.06 +2.1%-$6.53
2014$13.22+2.3%$19.63 +2.2%-$6.40
2013$13.01+1.6%$19.23 +2.1%-$6.22
2012$12.71+2.4%$18.90 +1.7%-$6.19
2011$12.55+1.2%$18.61 +1.6%-$6.05
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $19.292,620
Southwest $19.003,150
North Central $18.454,330
South Central $16.741,880
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.454,330
Southwest $19.003,150
Northwest $19.292,620
South Central $16.741,880
Wages in other areas
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