| Northwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 14,480 |
| Mean wage | $40.56 |
| Entry wage | $20.98 |
| 10th percentile wage | $17.78 |
| 50th percentile wage | $34.49 |
| 90th percentile wage | $63.60 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Education and Health Services | 12,220 | 84.4% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 870 | 6% |
| Public Administration | 730 | 5.1% |
| Professional and Business Services | 570 | 3.9% |
| Other Services | 20 | 0.2% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Education and Health Services | 12,220 | $35.27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 | $35.11 |
| Public Administration | 730 | $33.89 |
| Professional and Business Services | 570 | $23.53 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 870 | $22.18 |
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