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Northwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage33.39
Entry wage24.77
10th percentile wage22.76
50th percentile wage30.88
90th percentile wage46.56
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services3068.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services3033.45
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041)
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Exclude "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4093), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$33.39 $40.48  -$7.09
2014$33.23+.5%$40.28 +.5%-$7.05
2013$32.61+1.9%$39.53 +1.9%-$6.92
2012$31.98+1.9%$38.77 +1.9%-$6.79
2011$31.36+2.0%$38.02 +2.0%-$6.65
2010$30.87+1.6%$37.43 +1.6%-$6.55
2009$30.33+1.8%$36.77 +1.8%-$6.44
2008$30.01+1.1%$36.38 +1.1%-$6.37
2007$29.11+3.1%$35.30 +3.1%-$6.18
2006$28.14+3.5%$34.12 +3.5%-$5.97
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.39 $24.50  $8.89
2014$33.23+.5%$24.30 +.8%$8.93
2013$32.61+1.9%$23.78 +2.2%$8.82
2012$31.98+1.9%$23.30 +2.1%$8.68
2011$31.36+2.0%$22.90 +1.7%$8.46
2010$30.87+1.6%$22.54 +1.6%$8.33
2009$30.33+1.8%$22.16 +1.7%$8.17
2008$30.01+1.1%$21.86 +1.4%$8.15
2007$29.11+3.1%$21.30 +2.6%$7.81
2006$28.14+3.5%$20.62 +3.3%$7.52

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
Eastern 41.03 280
Southwest 39.39 70
South Central 36.67 100
Northwest 33.39 40
North Central 30.68 300
Highest Employment
North Central 30.68 300
Eastern 41.03 280
South Central 36.67 100
Southwest 39.39 70
Northwest 33.39 40
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