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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,420
Mean wage$37.61
Entry wage$18.57
10th percentile wage$16.64
50th percentile wage$31.54
90th percentile wage$66.58
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,99082.5%
Manufacturing34013.9%
Professional and Business Services100.5%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$37.01
Professional and Business Services10$33.26
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,990$31.91
Manufacturing340$30.50
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$31.54 $12.65  $18.89
2015$31.12+1.3%$12.48 +1.3%$18.64
2014$30.24+2.9%$12.13 +2.9%$18.11
2013$29.51+2.5%$11.83 +2.5%$17.67
2012$28.91+2.1%$11.59 +2.1%$17.31
2011$28.33+2.0%$11.36 +2.0%$16.97
2010$27.68+2.4%$11.10 +2.4%$16.58
2009$27.55+.5%$11.05 +.5%$16.50
2008$27.50+.2%$11.03 +.2%$16.47
2007$26.74+2.8%$10.73 +2.8%$16.02
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$31.54 $19.32  $12.22
2015$31.12+1.3%$18.78 +2.9%$12.34
2014$30.24+2.9%$18.38 +2.2%$11.86
2013$29.51+2.5%$18.01 +2.1%$11.50
2012$28.91+2.1%$17.70 +1.7%$11.21
2011$28.33+2.0%$17.42 +1.6%$10.91
2010$27.68+2.4%$17.13 +1.7%$10.56
2009$27.55+.5%$16.90 +1.4%$10.66
2008$27.50+.2%$16.46 +2.6%$11.04
2007$26.74+2.8%$15.94 +3.3%$10.81
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 $34.67 3,340
Eastern $33.64 1,090
Northwest $31.54 2,420
South Central $28.71 3,160
North Central $28.42 4,830
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.42 4,830
Southwest $34.67 3,340
South Central $28.71 3,160
Northwest $31.54 2,420
Eastern $33.64 1,090
Wages in other areas
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