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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment500
Mean wage$13.65
Entry wage$11.09
10th percentile wage$9.61
50th percentile wage$13.70
90th percentile wage$17.50
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities23045.3%
Education and Health Services22042.9%
Financial Activities204.3%
Other Services203.6%
Public Administration102.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration10$14.35
Trade, Transportation and Utilities230$14.11
Education and Health Services220$13.62
Financial Activities20$10.99
Other Services20$9.51
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Ex. Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.70 $15.72  -$2.02
2015$13.24+3.5%$15.19 +3.5%-$1.95
2014$12.94+2.3%$14.85 +2.3%-$1.90
2013$12.74+1.6%$14.61 +1.6%-$1.87
2012$12.44+2.4%$14.27 +2.4%-$1.83
2011$12.29+1.2%$14.10 +1.2%-$1.81
2010$12.06+1.9%$13.84 +1.9%-$1.77
2009$11.86+1.7%$13.61 +1.7%-$1.74
2008$11.54+2.8%$13.24 +2.8%-$1.70
2007$11.24+2.7%$12.89 +2.7%-$1.65
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.70 $19.32  -$5.62
2015$13.24+3.5%$18.78 +2.9%-$5.53
2014$12.94+2.3%$18.38 +2.2%-$5.43
2013$12.74+1.6%$18.01 +2.1%-$5.27
2012$12.44+2.4%$17.70 +1.7%-$5.25
2011$12.29+1.2%$17.42 +1.6%-$5.13
2010$12.06+1.9%$17.13 +1.7%-$5.06
2009$11.86+1.7%$16.90 +1.4%-$5.03
2008$11.54+2.8%$16.46 +2.6%-$4.92
2007$11.24+2.7%$15.94 +3.3%-$4.70
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 $15.35 1,160
South Central $15.03 770
Northwest $13.70 500
North Central $12.64 1,090
Eastern $11.84 450
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $15.35 1,160
North Central $12.64 1,090
South Central $15.03 770
Northwest $13.70 500
Eastern $11.84 450
Wages in other areas
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