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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment190
Mean wage$25.44
Entry wage$19.78
10th percentile wage$19.28
50th percentile wage$27.94
90th percentile wage$29.06
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities190100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities190$27.94
Postal Service Clerks (43-5051)
Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags according to State, address, or other scheme; and examine mail for correct postage.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.94 $18.23  $9.71
2015$26.93+3.8%$17.57 +3.8%$9.36
2014$26.40+2.0%$17.23 +2.0%$9.18
2013$25.87+2.0%$16.88 +2.0%$8.99
2012$25.43+1.7%$16.59 +1.7%$8.84
2011$24.97+1.8%$16.29 +1.8%$8.68
2010$24.58+1.6%$16.04 +1.6%$8.54
2009$24.12+1.9%$15.73 +1.9%$8.38
2008$23.46+2.8%$15.30 +2.8%$8.15
2007$22.71+3.3%$14.82 +3.3%$7.89
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.94 $19.32  $8.62
2015$26.93+3.8%$18.78 +2.9%$8.15
2014$26.40+2.0%$18.38 +2.2%$8.02
2013$25.87+2.0%$18.01 +2.1%$7.87
2012$25.43+1.7%$17.70 +1.7%$7.74
2011$24.97+1.8%$17.42 +1.6%$7.55
2010$24.58+1.6%$17.13 +1.7%$7.45
2009$24.12+1.9%$16.90 +1.4%$7.22
2008$23.46+2.8%$16.46 +2.6%$6.99
2007$22.71+3.3%$15.94 +3.3%$6.77
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 $27.95 200
Southwest $27.95 180
Eastern $27.94 170
North Central $27.94 270
Northwest $27.94 190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.94 270
South Central $27.95 200
Northwest $27.94 190
Southwest $27.95 180
Eastern $27.94 170
Wages in other areas
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