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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment195,370
Mean wage$26.60
Entry wage$11.63
10th percentile wage$9.92
50th percentile wage$21.67
90th percentile wage$48.60
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services50,95026.1%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities34,85017.8%
Leisure and Hospitality31,46016.1%
Public Administration30,50015.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration30,50033.45
Manufacturing21,25027.49
Professional and Business Services11,52024.97
Construction5,52024.78
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$21.67 $21.67  $0.00
2016$20.98+3.3%$20.98 +3.3%$0.00
2015$20.54+2.1%$20.54 +2.1%$0.00
2014$20.10+2.2%$20.10 +2.2%$0.00
2013$19.69+2.1%$19.69 +2.1%$0.00
2012$19.36+1.7%$19.36 +1.7%$0.00
2011$19.05+1.6%$19.05 +1.6%$0.00
2010$18.73+1.7%$18.73 +1.7%$0.00
2009$18.48+1.4%$18.48 +1.4%$0.00
2008$18.00+2.6%$18.00 +2.6%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.67 $21.67  $0.00
2016$20.98+3.3%$20.98 +3.3%$0.00
2015$20.54+2.1%$20.54 +2.1%$0.00
2014$20.10+2.2%$20.10 +2.2%$0.00
2013$19.69+2.1%$19.69 +2.1%$0.00
2012$19.36+1.7%$19.36 +1.7%$0.00
2011$19.05+1.6%$19.05 +1.6%$0.00
2010$18.73+1.7%$18.73 +1.7%$0.00
2009$18.48+1.4%$18.48 +1.4%$0.00
2008$18.00+2.6%$18.00 +2.6%$0.00
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$23.83361,790
North Central$22.43527,330
Eastern$21.67195,370
South Central$21.40341,680
Northwest$19.89223,390
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$22.43527,330
Southwest$23.83361,790
South Central$21.40341,680
Northwest$19.89223,390
Eastern$21.67195,370
Wages in other areas
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