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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment740
Mean wage$25.07
Entry wage$17.87
10th percentile wage$16.06
50th percentile wage$28.67
90th percentile wage$29.18
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities740100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities740$28.67
Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052)
Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.67 $18.23  $10.44
2015$27.63+3.8%$17.57 +3.8%$10.06
2014$27.09+2.0%$17.23 +2.0%$9.87
2013$26.55+2.0%$16.88 +2.0%$9.67
2012$26.10+1.7%$16.59 +1.7%$9.50
2011$25.62+1.8%$16.29 +1.8%$9.33
2010$25.22+1.6%$16.04 +1.6%$9.18
2009$24.75+1.9%$15.73 +1.9%$9.01
2008$24.07+2.8%$15.30 +2.8%$8.76
2007$23.30+3.3%$14.82 +3.3%$8.49
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.67 $19.32  $9.35
2015$27.63+3.8%$18.78 +2.9%$8.85
2014$27.09+2.0%$18.38 +2.2%$8.71
2013$26.55+2.0%$18.01 +2.1%$8.54
2012$26.10+1.7%$17.70 +1.7%$8.40
2011$25.62+1.8%$17.42 +1.6%$8.20
2010$25.22+1.6%$17.13 +1.7%$8.09
2009$24.75+1.9%$16.90 +1.4%$7.85
2008$24.07+2.8%$16.46 +2.6%$7.61
2007$23.30+3.3%$15.94 +3.3%$7.36
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
North Central $29.17 1,280
South Central $29.17 850
Southwest $29.17 1,000
Northwest $28.67 740
Eastern $27.14 490
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $29.17 1,280
Southwest $29.17 1,000
South Central $29.17 850
Northwest $28.67 740
Eastern $27.14 490
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