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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment160
Mean wage30.28
Entry wage23.05
10th percentile wage21.17
50th percentile wage29.02
90th percentile wage42.29
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services15095.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services15029.93
Healthcare Social Workers (21-1022)
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other s
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$30.28 $29.03  $1.25
2014$30.13+.5%$28.89 +.5%$1.24
2013$29.57+1.9%$28.35 +1.9%$1.22
2012$29.00+1.9%$27.81 +1.9%$1.20
2011$28.44+2.0%$27.27 +2.0%$1.17
2010$28.00+1.6%$26.84 +1.6%$1.16
2009$27.51+1.8%$26.37 +1.8%$1.14
2008$27.21+1.1%$26.09 +1.1%$1.12
2007$26.40+3.1%$25.31 +3.1%$1.09
2006$25.52+3.5%$24.47 +3.5%$1.05
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.28 $24.58  $5.70
2014$30.13+.5%$24.38 +.8%$5.75
2013$29.57+1.9%$23.86 +2.2%$5.71
2012$29.00+1.9%$23.38 +2.1%$5.63
2011$28.44+2.0%$22.98 +1.7%$5.46
2010$28.00+1.6%$22.62 +1.6%$5.38
2009$27.51+1.8%$22.23 +1.7%$5.27
2008$27.21+1.1%$21.93 +1.4%$5.28
2007$26.40+3.1%$21.37 +2.6%$5.03
2006$25.52+3.5%$20.69 +3.3%$4.83

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
South Central 33.96 470
Southwest 33.26 330
Northwest 30.32 250
Eastern 30.28 160
North Central 29.72 690
Highest Employment
North Central 29.72 690
South Central 33.96 470
Southwest 33.26 330
Northwest 30.32 250
Eastern 30.28 160
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