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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment8,730
Mean wage$13.01
Entry wage$9.70
10th percentile wage$9.35
50th percentile wage$11.15
90th percentile wage$19.02
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities8,26094.6%
Manufacturing1201.4%
Leisure and Hospitality1101.2%
Financial Activities500.6%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services$14.07
Financial Activities50$12.56
Leisure and Hospitality110$11.92
Trade, Transportation and Utilities8,260$11.15
Other Services$10.42
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.15 $12.65  -$1.50
2015$11.00+1.3%$12.48 +1.3%-$1.48
2014$10.69+2.9%$12.13 +2.9%-$1.43
2013$10.43+2.5%$11.83 +2.5%-$1.40
2012$10.22+2.1%$11.59 +2.1%-$1.37
2011$10.02+2.0%$11.36 +2.0%-$1.34
2010$9.79+2.4%$11.10 +2.4%-$1.31
2009$9.74+.5%$11.05 +.5%-$1.31
2008$9.72+.2%$11.03 +.2%-$1.30
2007$9.45+2.8%$10.73 +2.8%-$1.27
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.15 $19.32  -$8.17
2015$11.00+1.3%$18.78 +2.9%-$7.77
2014$10.69+2.9%$18.38 +2.2%-$7.68
2013$10.43+2.5%$18.01 +2.1%-$7.57
2012$10.22+2.1%$17.70 +1.7%-$7.47
2011$10.02+2.0%$17.42 +1.6%-$7.40
2010$9.79+2.4%$17.13 +1.7%-$7.34
2009$9.74+.5%$16.90 +1.4%-$7.15
2008$9.72+.2%$16.46 +2.6%-$6.74
2007$9.45+2.8%$15.94 +3.3%-$6.48
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 $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
North Central $11.03 16,660
Eastern $10.97 5,990
South Central $10.96 11,160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.03 16,660
South Central $10.96 11,160
Southwest $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
Eastern $10.97 5,990
Wages in other areas
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