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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,130
Mean wage$14.38
Entry wage$10.53
10th percentile wage$9.79
50th percentile wage$13.98
90th percentile wage$19.34
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services60053.1%
Other Services14012.4%
Professional and Business Services1109.5%
Leisure and Hospitality907.9%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities806.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing20$15.69
Education and Health Services600$15.21
Trade, Transportation and Utilities80$15.20
Professional and Business Services110$14.32
Financial Activities20$13.17
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.98 $18.47  -$4.49
2015$13.47+3.8%$17.80 +3.8%-$4.32
2014$13.21+2.0%$17.45 +2.0%-$4.24
2013$12.95+2.0%$17.10 +2.0%-$4.15
2012$12.73+1.7%$16.81 +1.7%-$4.08
2011$12.50+1.8%$16.51 +1.8%-$4.01
2010$12.30+1.6%$16.25 +1.6%-$3.94
2009$12.07+1.9%$15.94 +1.9%-$3.87
2008$11.74+2.8%$15.51 +2.8%-$3.76
2007$11.36+3.3%$15.01 +3.3%-$3.64
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.98 $20.53  -$6.55
2015$13.47+3.8%$19.96 +2.9%-$6.48
2014$13.21+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%-$6.31
2013$12.95+2.0%$19.14 +2.1%-$6.18
2012$12.73+1.7%$18.81 +1.7%-$6.08
2011$12.50+1.8%$18.51 +1.6%-$6.01
2010$12.30+1.6%$18.20 +1.7%-$5.90
2009$12.07+1.9%$17.95 +1.4%-$5.88
2008$11.74+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%-$5.75
2007$11.36+3.3%$16.94 +3.3%-$5.57
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
North Central $16.61 3,980
Southwest $16.36 2,780
Northwest $15.51 2,110
South Central $15.09 2,950
Eastern $13.98 1,130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.61 3,980
South Central $15.09 2,950
Southwest $16.36 2,780
Northwest $15.51 2,110
Eastern $13.98 1,130
Wages in other areas
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