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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,270
Mean wage$14.70
Entry wage$10.36
10th percentile wage$9.60
50th percentile wage$13.55
90th percentile wage$22.19
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services21016.8%
Public Administration18014.4%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities604.8%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services210$17.76
Trade, Transportation and Utilities60$15.86
Public Administration180$13.54
Professional and Business Services$13.53
Security Guards (33-9032)
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.55 $26.18  -$12.63
2015$13.19+2.7%$25.48 +2.7%-$12.29
2014$12.93+2.0%$24.98 +2.0%-$12.04
2013$12.76+1.3%$24.66 +1.3%-$11.89
2012$12.58+1.5%$24.30 +1.5%-$11.72
2011$12.40+1.4%$23.96 +1.4%-$11.56
2010$12.27+1.1%$23.71 +1.1%-$11.43
2009$12.03+2.0%$23.25 +2.0%-$11.21
2008$11.70+2.8%$22.61 +2.8%-$10.90
2007$11.24+4.1%$21.73 +4.1%-$10.48
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.55 $20.53  -$6.98
2015$13.19+2.7%$19.96 +2.9%-$6.76
2014$12.93+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%-$6.60
2013$12.76+1.3%$19.14 +2.1%-$6.37
2012$12.58+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%-$6.22
2011$12.40+1.4%$18.51 +1.6%-$6.10
2010$12.27+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%-$5.92
2009$12.03+2.0%$17.95 +1.4%-$5.92
2008$11.70+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%-$5.79
2007$11.24+4.1%$16.94 +3.3%-$5.69
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
South Central $14.26 1,500
Northwest $14.02 550
Eastern $13.55 1,270
Southwest $13.24 3,940
North Central $12.31 4,090
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.31 4,090
Southwest $13.24 3,940
South Central $14.26 1,500
Eastern $13.55 1,270
Northwest $14.02 550
Wages in other areas
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