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Northwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment460
Mean wage31.06
Entry wage20.25
10th percentile wage17.72
50th percentile wage29.07
90th percentile wage47.55
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction41089.3%
Education & Health Services204.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction41031.08
Education & Health Services2029.28
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152)
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$31.06 $25.88  $5.18
2014$31.03+.1%$25.86 +.1%$5.18
2013$30.37+2.2%$25.30 +2.2%$5.06
2012$29.91+1.5%$24.92 +1.5%$4.99
2011$29.65+.9%$24.71 +.9%$4.94
2010$29.21+1.5%$24.34 +1.5%$4.87
2009$28.88+1.2%$24.06 +1.2%$4.82
2008$28.57+1.1%$23.81 +1.1%$4.77
2007$27.63+3.4%$23.02 +3.4%$4.61
2006$26.58+4.0%$22.14 +4.0%$4.43
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$31.06 $24.50  $6.56
2014$31.03+.1%$24.30 +.8%$6.73
2013$30.37+2.2%$23.78 +2.2%$6.59
2012$29.91+1.5%$23.30 +2.1%$6.61
2011$29.65+.9%$22.90 +1.7%$6.75
2010$29.21+1.5%$22.54 +1.6%$6.67
2009$28.88+1.2%$22.16 +1.7%$6.72
2008$28.57+1.1%$21.86 +1.4%$6.71
2007$27.63+3.4%$21.30 +2.6%$6.32
2006$26.58+4.0%$20.62 +3.3%$5.95

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 32.14 990
Northwest 31.06 460
North Central 29.04 1,360
Eastern 26.76 470
Southwest 25.66 720
Highest Employment
North Central 29.04 1,360
South Central 32.14 990
Southwest 25.66 720
Eastern 26.76 470
Northwest 31.06 460
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