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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment590
Mean wage$21.89
Entry wage$11.29
10th percentile wage$10.13
50th percentile wage$19.64
90th percentile wage$36.87
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality38064%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services$36.36
Leisure and Hospitality380$19.20
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (39-9031)
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Exclude "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.64 $12.36  $7.28
2015$19.12+2.7%$12.03 +2.7%$7.09
2014$18.74+2.0%$11.79 +2.0%$6.95
2013$18.50+1.3%$11.64 +1.3%$6.86
2012$18.23+1.5%$11.47 +1.5%$6.76
2011$17.98+1.4%$11.31 +1.4%$6.66
2010$17.79+1.1%$11.19 +1.1%$6.59
2009$17.44+2.0%$10.97 +2.0%$6.46
2008$16.96+2.8%$10.68 +2.8%$6.29
2007$16.30+4.1%$10.26 +4.1%$6.04
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.64 $19.32  $0.32
2015$19.12+2.7%$18.78 +2.9%$0.34
2014$18.74+2.0%$18.38 +2.2%$0.36
2013$18.50+1.3%$18.01 +2.1%$0.49
2012$18.23+1.5%$17.70 +1.7%$0.53
2011$17.98+1.4%$17.42 +1.6%$0.56
2010$17.79+1.1%$17.13 +1.7%$0.66
2009$17.44+2.0%$16.90 +1.4%$0.54
2008$16.96+2.8%$16.46 +2.6%$0.50
2007$16.30+4.1%$15.94 +3.3%$0.36
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
Southwest $29.76 1,300
South Central $22.14 520
Northwest $19.64 590
North Central $17.45 1,270
Eastern $12.62 180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $29.76 1,300
North Central $17.45 1,270
Northwest $19.64 590
South Central $22.14 520
Eastern $12.62 180
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