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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment90
Mean wage$21.83
Entry wage$15.12
10th percentile wage$13.80
50th percentile wage$21.87
90th percentile wage$30.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services1014.9%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services1024.44
Construction21.36
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098)
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Exclude "Electricians" (47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$21.87 $22.91  -$1.04
2016$21.34+2.5%$22.35 +2.5%-$1.01
2015$20.92+2.0%$21.92 +2.0%-$0.99
2014$20.49+2.1%$21.47 +2.1%-$0.97
2013$20.06+2.1%$21.02 +2.1%-$0.95
2012$19.77+1.5%$20.71 +1.5%-$0.94
2011$19.34+2.2%$20.26 +2.2%-$0.91
2010$19.12+1.2%$20.03 +1.2%-$0.90
2009$18.79+1.7%$19.69 +1.7%-$0.89
2008$18.24+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%-$0.86
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.87 $19.89  $1.98
2016$21.34+2.5%$19.25 +3.3%$2.08
2015$20.92+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$2.07
2014$20.49+2.1%$18.45 +2.2%$2.05
2013$20.06+2.1%$18.08 +2.1%$1.99
2012$19.77+1.5%$17.77 +1.7%$2.01
2011$19.34+2.2%$17.49 +1.6%$1.86
2010$19.12+1.2%$17.19 +1.7%$1.93
2009$18.79+1.7%$16.96 +1.4%$1.83
2008$18.24+3.0%$16.53 +2.6%$1.72
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 $28.64 
North Central $26.27310
Northwest $21.8790
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $26.27310
Northwest $21.8790
South Central $28.64 
Wages in other areas
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