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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment130
Mean wage$27.11
Entry wage$18.99
10th percentile wage$17.61
50th percentile wage$27.96
90th percentile wage$36.77
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing130100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing13027.96
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. Exclude "Chemical Plant and System Operators" (51-8091).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.96 $17.69  $10.27
2016$26.97+3.7%$17.06 +3.7%$9.90
2015$26.32+2.4%$16.66 +2.4%$9.67
2014$25.73+2.3%$16.28 +2.3%$9.45
2013$25.24+1.9%$15.97 +1.9%$9.27
2012$24.82+1.7%$15.70 +1.7%$9.12
2011$24.42+1.6%$15.45 +1.6%$8.97
2010$24.16+1.1%$15.28 +1.1%$8.87
2009$23.74+1.8%$15.02 +1.8%$8.72
2008$23.12+2.7%$14.63 +2.7%$8.49
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.96 $19.89  $8.07
2016$26.97+3.7%$19.25 +3.3%$7.71
2015$26.32+2.4%$18.85 +2.1%$7.47
2014$25.73+2.3%$18.45 +2.2%$7.28
2013$25.24+1.9%$18.08 +2.1%$7.17
2012$24.82+1.7%$17.77 +1.7%$7.06
2011$24.42+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%$6.94
2010$24.16+1.1%$17.19 +1.7%$6.97
2009$23.74+1.8%$16.96 +1.4%$6.78
2008$23.12+2.7%$16.53 +2.6%$6.59
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
Northwest $27.96130
South Central $24.68 
Southwest $24.67 
North Central $19.30190
Eastern $18.0830
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $19.30190
Northwest $27.96130
Eastern $18.0830
South Central $24.68 
Southwest $24.67 
Wages in other areas
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