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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment100
Mean wage$38.87
Entry wage$27.51
10th percentile wage$26.37
50th percentile wage$38.77
90th percentile wage$51.55
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing6057.1%
Professional and Business Services3033.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing60$40.46
Professional and Business Services30$34.87
Chemists (19-2031)
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Exclude "Geoscientists, Ex. Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042) and "Biochemists and Biophysicists" (19-1021).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$38.77 $39.37  -$0.59
2015$37.79+2.6%$38.37 +2.6%-$0.58
2014$37.08+1.9%$37.65 +1.9%-$0.57
2013$36.37+1.9%$36.93 +1.9%-$0.56
2012$35.66+2.0%$36.21 +2.0%-$0.55
2011$35.11+1.6%$35.65 +1.6%-$0.54
2010$34.49+1.8%$35.03 +1.8%-$0.53
2009$34.12+1.1%$34.65 +1.1%-$0.52
2008$33.11+3.1%$33.62 +3.1%-$0.51
2007$32.00+3.5%$32.50 +3.5%-$0.49
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$38.77 $19.32  $19.45
2015$37.79+2.6%$18.78 +2.9%$19.01
2014$37.08+1.9%$18.38 +2.2%$18.70
2013$36.37+1.9%$18.01 +2.1%$18.36
2012$35.66+2.0%$17.70 +1.7%$17.96
2011$35.11+1.6%$17.42 +1.6%$17.69
2010$34.49+1.8%$17.13 +1.7%$17.37
2009$34.12+1.1%$16.90 +1.4%$17.23
2008$33.11+3.1%$16.46 +2.6%$16.65
2007$32.00+3.5%$15.94 +3.3%$16.06
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 $50.53 390
Southwest $39.37 360
Northwest $38.77 100
Eastern $37.51 60
North Central $27.69 440
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.69 440
South Central $50.53 390
Southwest $39.37 360
Northwest $38.77 100
Eastern $37.51 60
Wages in other areas
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