| Northwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 510 |
| Mean wage | $29.88 |
| Entry wage | $20.78 |
| 10th percentile wage | $19.47 |
| 50th percentile wage | $28.38 |
| 90th percentile wage | $43.45 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Manufacturing | 240 | 46.8% |
| Professional and Business Services | 160 | 32.1% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 40 | 7% |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 20 | 4.4% |
|
| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 20 | $37.68 |
| Professional and Business Services | 160 | $29.84 |
| Construction | 10 | $28.67 |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | $28.62 |
| Manufacturing | 240 | $27.29 |
| |
|
| Purchasing Agents, Ex. Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (13-1023) |
| Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Include contract specialists, field contractors, purchasers, price analysts, tooling coordinators, and media buyers. Exclude "Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products" (13-1021) and "Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Ex. Farm Products" (13-1022). |
|
| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $28.38 | | $31.07 |
| -$2.69 | | 2015 | $27.40 | +3.6% | $29.99 |
+3.6% | -$2.59 | | 2014 | $26.75 | +2.4% | $29.29 |
+2.4% | -$2.53 | | 2013 | $26.10 | +2.5% | $28.58 |
+2.5% | -$2.47 | | 2012 | $25.68 | +1.7% | $28.11 |
+1.7% | -$2.43 | | 2011 | $25.28 | +1.6% | $27.67 |
+1.6% | -$2.39 | | 2010 | $24.74 | +2.2% | $27.09 |
+2.2% | -$2.34 | | 2009 | $24.56 | +.7% | $26.89 |
+.7% | -$2.32 | | 2008 | $23.80 | +3.2% | $26.06 |
+3.2% | -$2.25 | | 2007 | $23.02 | +3.4% | $25.20 |
+3.4% | -$2.18 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $28.38 | | $19.32 |
| $9.06 | | 2015 | $27.40 | +3.6% | $18.78 |
+2.9% | $8.62 | | 2014 | $26.75 | +2.4% | $18.38 |
+2.2% | $8.37 | | 2013 | $26.10 | +2.5% | $18.01 |
+2.1% | $8.10 | | 2012 | $25.68 | +1.7% | $17.70 |
+1.7% | $7.98 | | 2011 | $25.28 | +1.6% | $17.42 |
+1.6% | $7.86 | | 2010 | $24.74 | +2.2% | $17.13 |
+1.7% | $7.61 | | 2009 | $24.56 | +.7% | $16.90 |
+1.4% | $7.67 | | 2008 | $23.80 | +3.2% | $16.46 |
+2.6% | $7.34 | | 2007 | $23.02 | +3.4% | $15.94 |
+3.3% | $7.08 |
|
|
| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
|
