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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment260
Mean wage12.20
Entry wage9.26
10th percentile wage9.09
50th percentile wage10.62
90th percentile wage19.27
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Other Services17066.5%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities5017.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Other Services17012.21
Trade, Transportation & Utilities5010.64
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (39-2021)
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks. Exclude "Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers" (31-9096).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.20 $14.12  -$1.92
2014$12.11+.7%$14.02 +.7%-$1.90
2013$11.87+2.0%$13.74 +2.0%-$1.86
2012$11.72+1.3%$13.56 +1.3%-$1.84
2011$11.55+1.5%$13.37 +1.5%-$1.81
2010$11.39+1.4%$13.18 +1.4%-$1.79
2009$11.27+1.1%$13.04 +1.1%-$1.77
2008$11.05+2.0%$12.78 +2.0%-$1.73
2007$10.75+2.8%$12.44 +2.8%-$1.69
2006$10.32+4.1%$11.95 +4.1%-$1.62
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.20 $24.58  -$12.38
2014$12.11+.7%$24.38 +.8%-$12.26
2013$11.87+2.0%$23.86 +2.2%-$11.98
2012$11.72+1.3%$23.38 +2.1%-$11.65
2011$11.55+1.5%$22.98 +1.7%-$11.42
2010$11.39+1.4%$22.62 +1.6%-$11.22
2009$11.27+1.1%$22.23 +1.7%-$10.96
2008$11.05+2.0%$21.93 +1.4%-$10.88
2007$10.75+2.8%$21.37 +2.6%-$10.62
2006$10.32+4.1%$20.69 +3.3%-$10.36

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 12.76 530
Eastern 12.20 260
Northwest 11.28 400
Southwest 11.17 460
South Central 10.91 380
Highest Employment
North Central 12.76 530
Southwest 11.17 460
Northwest 11.28 400
South Central 10.91 380
Eastern 12.20 260
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