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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment190
Mean wage22.88
Entry wage16.90
10th percentile wage15.29
50th percentile wage22.89
90th percentile wage28.85
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 IndustryEmployment % 
Public Adminsitration16084.2%
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Public Adminsitration16023.40
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (43-5031)
Receive complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies. Broadcast orders to police patrol units in vicinity of complaint to investigate. Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment to receive reports of fires and medical emergencies and relay information or orders to proper officials.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.88 $19.17  $3.71
2014$22.73+.7%$19.05 +.7%$3.69
2013$22.29+2.0%$18.67 +2.0%$3.61
2012$21.84+2.0%$18.30 +2.0%$3.54
2011$21.47+1.7%$17.99 +1.7%$3.48
2010$21.08+1.8%$17.66 +1.8%$3.42
2009$20.75+1.6%$17.38 +1.6%$3.36
2008$20.36+1.9%$17.06 +1.9%$3.30
2007$19.80+2.8%$16.59 +2.8%$3.21
2006$19.17+3.3%$16.06 +3.3%$3.11
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.88 $24.58  -$1.70
2014$22.73+.7%$24.38 +.8%-$1.64
2013$22.29+2.0%$23.86 +2.2%-$1.57
2012$21.84+2.0%$23.38 +2.1%-$1.53
2011$21.47+1.7%$22.98 +1.7%-$1.50
2010$21.08+1.8%$22.62 +1.6%-$1.53
2009$20.75+1.6%$22.23 +1.7%-$1.48
2008$20.36+1.9%$21.93 +1.4%-$1.57
2007$19.80+2.8%$21.37 +2.6%-$1.57
2006$19.17+3.3%$20.69 +3.3%-$1.52

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 24.43 400
Northwest 24.21 200
South Central 23.76 430
Southwest 23.22 230
Eastern 22.88 190
Highest Employment
South Central 23.76 430
North Central 24.43 400
Southwest 23.22 230
Northwest 24.21 200
Eastern 22.88 190
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