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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment100
Mean wage51.20
Entry wage33.36
10th percentile wage30.66
50th percentile wage52.52
90th percentile wage74.02
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services4043.3%
Public Adminsitration3032.5%
Manufacturing
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing55.09
Professional & Business Services4052.90
Public Adminsitration3045.91
Operations Research Analysts (15-2031)
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$51.20 $40.04  $11.16
2014$50.95+.5%$39.85 +.5%$11.11
2013$50.00+1.9%$39.10 +1.9%$10.90
2012$49.04+1.9%$38.35 +1.9%$10.69
2011$48.09+2.0%$37.61 +2.0%$10.48
2010$47.34+1.6%$37.02 +1.6%$10.32
2009$46.51+1.8%$36.37 +1.8%$10.14
2008$46.01+1.1%$35.98 +1.1%$10.03
2007$44.64+3.1%$34.91 +3.1%$9.73
2006$43.15+3.5%$33.75 +3.5%$9.41
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$51.20 $24.58  $26.62
2014$50.95+.5%$24.38 +.8%$26.57
2013$50.00+1.9%$23.86 +2.2%$26.14
2012$49.04+1.9%$23.38 +2.1%$25.67
2011$48.09+2.0%$22.98 +1.7%$25.11
2010$47.34+1.6%$22.62 +1.6%$24.73
2009$46.51+1.8%$22.23 +1.7%$24.28
2008$46.01+1.1%$21.93 +1.4%$24.08
2007$44.64+3.1%$21.37 +2.6%$23.27
2006$43.15+3.5%$20.69 +3.3%$22.46

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Eastern 51.20 100
South Central 47.72 40
North Central 46.48 650
Southwest 45.76 250
Highest Employment
North Central 46.48 650
Southwest 45.76 250
Eastern 51.20 100
South Central 47.72 40
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