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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage27.70
Entry wage22.64
10th percentile wage20.64
50th percentile wage27.46
90th percentile wage34.57
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services5069.3%
Public Adminsitration1019.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration1032.10
Professional & Business Services5027.54
Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011)
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.70 $38.73  -$11.03
2014$27.57+.5%$38.54 +.5%-$10.97
2013$27.05+1.9%$37.82 +1.9%-$10.77
2012$26.53+1.9%$37.10 +1.9%-$10.56
2011$26.02+2.0%$36.38 +2.0%-$10.35
2010$25.61+1.6%$35.81 +1.6%-$10.19
2009$25.16+1.8%$35.18 +1.8%-$10.01
2008$24.89+1.1%$34.81 +1.1%-$9.91
2007$24.15+3.1%$33.77 +3.1%-$9.61
2006$23.35+3.5%$32.64 +3.5%-$9.29
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.70 $24.58  $3.12
2014$27.57+.5%$24.38 +.8%$3.19
2013$27.05+1.9%$23.86 +2.2%$3.19
2012$26.53+1.9%$23.38 +2.1%$3.16
2011$26.02+2.0%$22.98 +1.7%$3.04
2010$25.61+1.6%$22.62 +1.6%$3.00
2009$25.16+1.8%$22.23 +1.7%$2.93
2008$24.89+1.1%$21.93 +1.4%$2.96
2007$24.15+3.1%$21.37 +2.6%$2.78
2006$23.35+3.5%$20.69 +3.3%$2.65

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
North Central 29.15 300
Southwest 28.83 150
South Central 28.23 230
Eastern 27.70 70
Northwest 23.42 90
Highest Employment
North Central 29.15 300
South Central 28.23 230
Southwest 28.83 150
Northwest 23.42 90
Eastern 27.70 70
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