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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment110
Mean wage$31.51
Entry wage$20.18
10th percentile wage$18.46
50th percentile wage$33.29
90th percentile wage$45.47
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing33.32
Electrical and Electronics Drafters (17-3012)
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electrical equipment in factories, power plants, and buildings.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$33.29 $38.96  -$5.67
2016$32.51+2.4%$38.05 +2.4%-$5.53
2015$31.89+2.0%$37.32 +2.0%-$5.43
2014$31.29+1.9%$36.62 +1.9%-$5.32
2013$30.69+1.9%$35.92 +1.9%-$5.22
2012$30.10+2.0%$35.22 +2.0%-$5.12
2011$29.63+1.6%$34.68 +1.6%-$5.04
2010$29.11+1.8%$34.07 +1.8%-$4.95
2009$28.80+1.1%$33.70 +1.1%-$4.90
2008$27.94+3.1%$32.70 +3.1%-$4.75
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$33.29 $21.67  $11.62
2016$32.51+2.4%$20.98 +3.3%$11.53
2015$31.89+2.0%$20.54 +2.1%$11.35
2014$31.29+1.9%$20.10 +2.2%$11.19
2013$30.69+1.9%$19.69 +2.1%$11.00
2012$30.10+2.0%$19.36 +1.7%$10.74
2011$29.63+1.6%$19.05 +1.6%$10.58
2010$29.11+1.8%$18.73 +1.7%$10.38
2009$28.80+1.1%$18.48 +1.4%$10.32
2008$27.94+3.1%$18.00 +2.6%$9.94
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
Northwest$34.1130
Eastern$33.29110
North Central$32.54180
South Central$32.3470
Southwest$32.2350
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$32.54180
Eastern$33.29110
South Central$32.3470
Southwest$32.2350
Northwest$34.1130
Wages in other areas
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