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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,160
Mean wage$16.07
Entry wage$12.18
10th percentile wage$10.79
50th percentile wage$15.56
90th percentile wage$22.26
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,24057.6%
Professional and Business Services25011.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1908.6%
Other Services1908.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration3017.20
Construction6016.84
Manufacturing3016.59
Professional and Business Services25015.89
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.56 $18.75  -$3.19
2016$14.95+4.1%$18.02 +4.1%-$3.06
2015$14.58+2.5%$17.57 +2.5%-$2.98
2014$14.30+2.0%$17.23 +2.0%-$2.93
2013$14.01+2.0%$16.89 +2.0%-$2.87
2012$13.77+1.7%$16.60 +1.7%-$2.82
2011$13.52+1.8%$16.30 +1.8%-$2.77
2010$13.31+1.6%$16.04 +1.6%-$2.72
2009$13.06+1.9%$15.74 +1.9%-$2.67
2008$12.70+2.8%$15.31 +2.8%-$2.60
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.56 $19.89  -$4.33
2016$14.95+4.1%$19.25 +3.3%-$4.30
2015$14.58+2.5%$18.85 +2.1%-$4.26
2014$14.30+2.0%$18.45 +2.2%-$4.15
2013$14.01+2.0%$18.08 +2.1%-$4.06
2012$13.77+1.7%$17.77 +1.7%-$3.99
2011$13.52+1.8%$17.49 +1.6%-$3.96
2010$13.31+1.6%$17.19 +1.7%-$3.88
2009$13.06+1.9%$16.96 +1.4%-$3.90
2008$12.70+2.8%$16.53 +2.6%-$3.82
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
North Central $16.624,040
Southwest $16.572,900
Northwest $15.562,160
South Central $14.553,110
Eastern $13.981,040
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.624,040
South Central $14.553,110
Southwest $16.572,900
Northwest $15.562,160
Eastern $13.981,040
Wages in other areas
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