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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,190
Mean wage$37.23
Entry wage$19.26
10th percentile wage$18.07
50th percentile wage$31.46
90th percentile wage$65.75
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,80082.3%
Manufacturing31014.2%
Professional and Business Services301.3%
Financial Activities200.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities2040.54
Professional and Business Services3035.69
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,80031.70
Manufacturing31029.89
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$31.46 $13.09  $18.37
2016$30.67+2.6%$12.76 +2.6%$17.91
2015$30.34+1.1%$12.62 +1.1%$17.72
2014$29.48+2.9%$12.27 +2.9%$17.21
2013$28.77+2.5%$11.97 +2.5%$16.80
2012$28.18+2.1%$11.73 +2.1%$16.46
2011$27.62+2.0%$11.49 +2.0%$16.13
2010$26.99+2.4%$11.23 +2.4%$15.76
2009$26.86+.5%$11.18 +.5%$15.68
2008$26.81+.2%$11.16 +.2%$15.65
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$31.46 $19.89  $11.57
2016$30.67+2.6%$19.25 +3.3%$11.42
2015$30.34+1.1%$18.85 +2.1%$11.49
2014$29.48+2.9%$18.45 +2.2%$11.03
2013$28.77+2.5%$18.08 +2.1%$10.69
2012$28.18+2.1%$17.77 +1.7%$10.42
2011$27.62+2.0%$17.49 +1.6%$10.14
2010$26.99+2.4%$17.19 +1.7%$9.79
2009$26.86+.5%$16.96 +1.4%$9.90
2008$26.81+.2%$16.53 +2.6%$10.28
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 $34.173,510
Eastern $32.071,340
Northwest $31.462,190
South Central $28.723,330
North Central $28.034,710
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.034,710
Southwest $34.173,510
South Central $28.723,330
Northwest $31.462,190
Eastern $32.071,340
Wages in other areas
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