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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment6,120
Mean wage$25.89
Entry wage$14.49
10th percentile wage$11.38
50th percentile wage$26.18
90th percentile wage$40.44
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration4,41071.9%
Education and Health Services3605.9%
Professional and Business Services3405.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1702.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration4,410$28.67
Education and Health Services360$19.09
Professional and Business Services340$15.42
Trade, Transportation and Utilities170$14.27
Protective Service Occupations (33-0000)
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$26.18 $26.18  $0.00
2015$25.48+2.7%$25.48 +2.7%$0.00
2014$24.98+2.0%$24.98 +2.0%$0.00
2013$24.66+1.3%$24.66 +1.3%$0.00
2012$24.30+1.5%$24.30 +1.5%$0.00
2011$23.96+1.4%$23.96 +1.4%$0.00
2010$23.71+1.1%$23.71 +1.1%$0.00
2009$23.25+2.0%$23.25 +2.0%$0.00
2008$22.61+2.8%$22.61 +2.8%$0.00
2007$21.73+4.1%$21.73 +4.1%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$26.18 $20.53  $5.65
2015$25.48+2.7%$19.96 +2.9%$5.53
2014$24.98+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%$5.45
2013$24.66+1.3%$19.14 +2.1%$5.52
2012$24.30+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%$5.49
2011$23.96+1.4%$18.51 +1.6%$5.45
2010$23.71+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%$5.51
2009$23.25+2.0%$17.95 +1.4%$5.29
2008$22.61+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%$5.12
2007$21.73+4.1%$16.94 +3.3%$4.79
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $27.20 6,610
Northwest $26.57 4,160
Eastern $26.18 6,120
North Central $21.77 10,700
Southwest $18.10 8,580
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $21.77 10,700
Southwest $18.10 8,580
South Central $27.20 6,610
Eastern $26.18 6,120
Northwest $26.57 4,160
Wages in other areas
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