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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,160
Mean wage$27.58
Entry wage$18.34
10th percentile wage$15.58
50th percentile wage$27.61
90th percentile wage$38.60
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction1,01087.1%
Manufacturing403.4%
Public Administration302.6%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities202.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services2031.55
Manufacturing4031.19
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2030.66
Public Administration3028.45
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.61 $26.21  $1.40
2016$26.57+3.9%$25.23 +3.9%$1.35
2015$26.14+1.7%$24.82 +1.7%$1.33
2014$25.58+2.2%$24.28 +2.2%$1.30
2013$25.19+1.5%$23.91 +1.5%$1.28
2012$24.98+.9%$23.71 +.9%$1.27
2011$24.61+1.5%$23.36 +1.5%$1.25
2010$24.33+1.2%$23.10 +1.2%$1.23
2009$24.07+1.1%$22.85 +1.1%$1.22
2008$23.27+3.4%$22.09 +3.4%$1.18
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.61 $19.89  $7.72
2016$26.57+3.9%$19.25 +3.3%$7.32
2015$26.14+1.7%$18.85 +2.1%$7.29
2014$25.58+2.2%$18.45 +2.2%$7.13
2013$25.19+1.5%$18.08 +2.1%$7.12
2012$24.98+.9%$17.77 +1.7%$7.21
2011$24.61+1.5%$17.49 +1.6%$7.12
2010$24.33+1.2%$17.19 +1.7%$7.14
2009$24.07+1.1%$16.96 +1.4%$7.11
2008$23.27+3.4%$16.53 +2.6%$6.75
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 $29.52940
South Central $28.811,650
Eastern $28.63810
Northwest $27.611,160
North Central $27.242,200
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.242,200
South Central $28.811,650
Northwest $27.611,160
Southwest $29.52940
Eastern $28.63810
Wages in other areas
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