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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,090
Mean wage38.55
Entry wage17.83
10th percentile wage15.81
50th percentile wage31.07
90th percentile wage61.89
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities84076.6%
Manufacturing18016.7%
Professional & Business Services101.2%
Construction
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities84040.35
Manufacturing18035.46
Construction28.45
Professional & Business Services1021.82
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$38.55 $16.77  $21.78
2014$37.51+2.8%$16.32 +2.8%$21.19
2013$36.44+2.9%$15.85 +2.9%$20.59
2012$35.57+2.5%$15.47 +2.5%$20.09
2011$34.84+2.1%$15.16 +2.1%$19.69
2010$34.15+2.0%$14.86 +2.0%$19.29
2009$33.37+2.4%$14.51 +2.4%$18.85
2008$33.21+.5%$14.45 +.5%$18.76
2007$33.15+.2%$14.42 +.2%$18.73
2006$32.23+2.8%$14.02 +2.8%$18.21
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$38.55 $24.58  $13.97
2014$37.51+2.8%$24.38 +.8%$13.13
2013$36.44+2.9%$23.86 +2.2%$12.59
2012$35.57+2.5%$23.38 +2.1%$12.19
2011$34.84+2.1%$22.98 +1.7%$11.87
2010$34.15+2.0%$22.62 +1.6%$11.54
2009$33.37+2.4%$22.23 +1.7%$11.13
2008$33.21+.5%$21.93 +1.4%$11.28
2007$33.15+.2%$21.37 +2.6%$11.77
2006$32.23+2.8%$20.69 +3.3%$11.54

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
Northwest 39.59 1,750
Eastern 38.55 1,090
North Central 38.04 4,810
Southwest 37.44 3,530
South Central 34.58 2,880
Highest Employment
North Central 38.04 4,810
Southwest 37.44 3,530
South Central 34.58 2,880
Northwest 39.59 1,750
Eastern 38.55 1,090
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