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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,300
Mean wage$15.12
Entry wage$11.02
10th percentile wage$10.38
50th percentile wage$14.10
90th percentile wage$21.77
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services28021.3%
Professional and Business Services23017.9%
Public Administration20015.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities705.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services28016.39
Public Administration20014.89
Trade, Transportation and Utilities7014.61
Professional and Business Services23013.53
Security Guards (33-9032)
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$14.10 $26.78  -$12.68
2016$13.46+4.7%$25.57 +4.7%-$12.10
2015$13.23+1.7%$25.13 +1.7%-$11.90
2014$12.97+2.0%$24.64 +2.0%-$11.66
2013$12.81+1.3%$24.32 +1.3%-$11.51
2012$12.62+1.5%$23.97 +1.5%-$11.34
2011$12.44+1.4%$23.64 +1.4%-$11.19
2010$12.31+1.1%$23.39 +1.1%-$11.07
2009$12.07+2.0%$22.93 +2.0%-$10.85
2008$11.74+2.8%$22.30 +2.8%-$10.56
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$14.10 $21.67  -$7.57
2016$13.46+4.7%$20.98 +3.3%-$7.51
2015$13.23+1.7%$20.54 +2.1%-$7.30
2014$12.97+2.0%$20.10 +2.2%-$7.12
2013$12.81+1.3%$19.69 +2.1%-$6.88
2012$12.62+1.5%$19.36 +1.7%-$6.73
2011$12.44+1.4%$19.05 +1.6%-$6.60
2010$12.31+1.1%$18.73 +1.7%-$6.41
2009$12.07+2.0%$18.48 +1.4%-$6.40
2008$11.74+2.8%$18.00 +2.6%-$6.26
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
South Central$16.011,740
North Central$15.584,070
Northwest$15.24590
Eastern$14.101,300
Southwest$13.243,760
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$15.584,070
Southwest$13.243,760
South Central$16.011,740
Eastern$14.101,300
Northwest$15.24590
Wages in other areas
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