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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage$11.70
Entry wage$10.26
10th percentile wage$9.47
50th percentile wage$11.05
90th percentile wage$15.82
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services110100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services110$11.05
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (51-6021)
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.05 $17.54  -$6.49
2015$10.70+3.3%$16.98 +3.3%-$6.28
2014$10.46+2.3%$16.60 +2.3%-$6.14
2013$10.26+1.9%$16.29 +1.9%-$6.02
2012$10.09+1.7%$16.01 +1.7%-$5.92
2011$9.93+1.6%$15.76 +1.6%-$5.83
2010$9.82+1.1%$15.59 +1.1%-$5.76
2009$9.65+1.8%$15.32 +1.8%-$5.66
2008$9.40+2.7%$14.92 +2.7%-$5.51
2007$9.18+2.3%$14.57 +2.3%-$5.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.05 $19.32  -$8.27
2015$10.70+3.3%$18.78 +2.9%-$8.07
2014$10.46+2.3%$18.38 +2.2%-$7.92
2013$10.26+1.9%$18.01 +2.1%-$7.74
2012$10.09+1.7%$17.70 +1.7%-$7.60
2011$9.93+1.6%$17.42 +1.6%-$7.49
2010$9.82+1.1%$17.13 +1.7%-$7.30
2009$9.65+1.8%$16.90 +1.4%-$7.24
2008$9.40+2.7%$16.46 +2.6%-$7.06
2007$9.18+2.3%$15.94 +3.3%-$6.75
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 $12.24 270
South Central $11.22 240
North Central $11.09  
Northwest $11.05 110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $12.24 270
South Central $11.22 240
Northwest $11.05 110
North Central $11.09  
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