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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$44.41
Entry wage$27.24
10th percentile wage$22.58
50th percentile wage$46.21
90th percentile wage$62.69
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration2037.3%
Manufacturing2031.4%
Professional and Business Services1029.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration20$52.38
Professional and Business Services10$50.18
Manufacturing20$35.25
Operations Research Analysts (15-2031)
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$46.21 $43.50  $2.71
2019$44.74+3.3%$42.11 +3.3%$2.62
2018$43.57+2.7%$41.01 +2.7%$2.55
2017$42.56+2.4%$40.07 +2.4%$2.50
2016$41.89+1.6%$39.44 +1.6%$2.46
2015$41.09+2.0%$38.68 +2.0%$2.41
2014$40.32+1.9%$37.96 +1.9%$2.36
2013$39.55+1.9%$37.23 +1.9%$2.32
2012$38.78+2.0%$36.51 +2.0%$2.27
2011$38.18+1.6%$35.94 +1.6%$2.24
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$46.21 $23.16  $23.05
2019$44.74+3.3%$22.22 +4.2%$22.52
2018$43.57+2.7%$21.54 +3.1%$22.02
2017$42.56+2.4%$20.97 +2.8%$21.60
2016$41.89+1.6%$20.49 +2.3%$21.41
2015$41.09+2.0%$20.06 +2.1%$21.03
2014$40.32+1.9%$19.63 +2.2%$20.69
2013$39.55+1.9%$19.23 +2.1%$20.32
2012$38.78+2.0%$18.90 +1.7%$19.88
2011$38.18+1.6%$18.61 +1.6%$19.57
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
Southwest $58.99360
Eastern $46.2150
North Central $40.43500
Northwest $39.6630
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $40.43500
Southwest $58.99360
South Central $28.34140
Eastern $46.2150
Wages in other areas
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