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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment260
Mean wage$30.70
Entry wage$20.92
10th percentile wage$19.12
50th percentile wage$30.38
90th percentile wage$43.08
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services25095.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services25030.50
Healthcare Social Workers (21-1022)
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other s
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$30.38 $27.75  $2.63
2016$29.67+2.4%$27.10 +2.4%$2.57
2015$29.10+2.0%$26.58 +2.0%$2.52
2014$28.56+1.9%$26.08 +1.9%$2.47
2013$28.01+1.9%$25.59 +1.9%$2.42
2012$27.47+2.0%$25.09 +2.0%$2.38
2011$27.04+1.6%$24.70 +1.6%$2.34
2010$26.56+1.8%$24.27 +1.8%$2.30
2009$26.28+1.1%$24.01 +1.1%$2.28
2008$25.50+3.1%$23.29 +3.1%$2.21
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$30.38 $19.89  $10.49
2016$29.67+2.4%$19.25 +3.3%$10.41
2015$29.10+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$10.25
2014$28.56+1.9%$18.45 +2.2%$10.11
2013$28.01+1.9%$18.08 +2.1%$9.93
2012$27.47+2.0%$17.77 +1.7%$9.70
2011$27.04+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%$9.55
2010$26.56+1.8%$17.19 +1.7%$9.37
2009$26.28+1.1%$16.96 +1.4%$9.32
2008$25.50+3.1%$16.53 +2.6%$8.97
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 $34.11480
South Central $32.88650
Northwest $30.38260
Eastern $30.24200
North Central $30.03520
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $32.88650
North Central $30.03520
Southwest $34.11480
Northwest $30.38260
Eastern $30.24200
Wages in other areas
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