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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment490
Mean wage$24.65
Entry wage$17.76
10th percentile wage$17.04
50th percentile wage$27.14
90th percentile wage$30.50
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities490100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities490$27.14
Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052)
Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.14 $18.47  $8.67
2015$26.16+3.8%$17.80 +3.8%$8.36
2014$25.65+2.0%$17.45 +2.0%$8.19
2013$25.13+2.0%$17.10 +2.0%$8.03
2012$24.71+1.7%$16.81 +1.7%$7.89
2011$24.26+1.8%$16.51 +1.8%$7.75
2010$23.87+1.6%$16.25 +1.6%$7.63
2009$23.42+1.9%$15.94 +1.9%$7.48
2008$22.78+2.8%$15.51 +2.8%$7.28
2007$22.06+3.3%$15.01 +3.3%$7.05
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.14 $20.53  $6.61
2015$26.16+3.8%$19.96 +2.9%$6.20
2014$25.65+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%$6.12
2013$25.13+2.0%$19.14 +2.1%$6.00
2012$24.71+1.7%$18.81 +1.7%$5.90
2011$24.26+1.8%$18.51 +1.6%$5.75
2010$23.87+1.6%$18.20 +1.7%$5.67
2009$23.42+1.9%$17.95 +1.4%$5.47
2008$22.78+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%$5.29
2007$22.06+3.3%$16.94 +3.3%$5.12
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 $29.17 1,280
South Central $29.17 850
Southwest $29.17 1,000
Northwest $28.67 740
Eastern $27.14 490
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $29.17 1,280
Southwest $29.17 1,000
South Central $29.17 850
Northwest $28.67 740
Eastern $27.14 490
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