| Northwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | N/A |
| Mean wage | $36.87 |
| Entry wage | $27.46 |
| 10th percentile wage | $26.30 |
| 50th percentile wage | $36.93 |
| 90th percentile wage | $49.28 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Public Administration | 40 | % |
| Financial Activities | | |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 40 | $41.15 |
| Financial Activities | | $28.44 |
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| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (13-1031) |
| Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures, ensuring that proper methods have been followed. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $36.93 | | $31.07 |
| $5.86 | | 2015 | $35.65 | +3.6% | $29.99 |
+3.6% | $5.66 | | 2014 | $34.81 | +2.4% | $29.29 |
+2.4% | $5.52 | | 2013 | $33.97 | +2.5% | $28.58 |
+2.5% | $5.39 | | 2012 | $33.41 | +1.7% | $28.11 |
+1.7% | $5.30 | | 2011 | $32.89 | +1.6% | $27.67 |
+1.6% | $5.22 | | 2010 | $32.19 | +2.2% | $27.09 |
+2.2% | $5.11 | | 2009 | $31.96 | +.7% | $26.89 |
+.7% | $5.07 | | 2008 | $30.97 | +3.2% | $26.06 |
+3.2% | $4.91 | | 2007 | $29.96 | +3.4% | $25.20 |
+3.4% | $4.75 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $36.93 | | $19.32 |
| $17.61 | | 2015 | $35.65 | +3.6% | $18.78 |
+2.9% | $16.87 | | 2014 | $34.81 | +2.4% | $18.38 |
+2.2% | $16.43 | | 2013 | $33.97 | +2.5% | $18.01 |
+2.1% | $15.96 | | 2012 | $33.41 | +1.7% | $17.70 |
+1.7% | $15.72 | | 2011 | $32.89 | +1.6% | $17.42 |
+1.6% | $15.47 | | 2010 | $32.19 | +2.2% | $17.13 |
+1.7% | $15.07 | | 2009 | $31.96 | +.7% | $16.90 |
+1.4% | $15.07 | | 2008 | $30.97 | +3.2% | $16.46 |
+2.6% | $14.51 | | 2007 | $29.96 | +3.4% | $15.94 |
+3.3% | $14.02 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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