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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment5,880
Mean wage$12.47
Entry wage$9.96
10th percentile wage$9.61
50th percentile wage$11.11
90th percentile wage$17.21
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities5,39091.6%
Leisure and Hospitality2203.8%
Manufacturing1202.0%
Education and Health Services601.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality22012.19
Manufacturing12012.16
Trade, Transportation and Utilities5,39011.05
Education and Health Services6010.91
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.11 $12.00  -$0.89
2016$10.83+2.6%$11.70 +2.6%-$0.86
2015$10.72+1.1%$11.57 +1.1%-$0.85
2014$10.41+2.9%$11.24 +2.9%-$0.83
2013$10.16+2.5%$10.97 +2.5%-$0.81
2012$9.95+2.1%$10.75 +2.1%-$0.79
2011$9.75+2.0%$10.54 +2.0%-$0.78
2010$9.53+2.4%$10.29 +2.4%-$0.76
2009$9.49+.5%$10.25 +.5%-$0.75
2008$9.47+.2%$10.23 +.2%-$0.75
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.11 $21.67  -$10.56
2016$10.83+2.6%$20.98 +3.3%-$10.14
2015$10.72+1.1%$20.54 +2.1%-$9.82
2014$10.41+2.9%$20.10 +2.2%-$9.68
2013$10.16+2.5%$19.69 +2.1%-$9.53
2012$9.95+2.1%$19.36 +1.7%-$9.40
2011$9.75+2.0%$19.05 +1.6%-$9.29
2010$9.53+2.4%$18.73 +1.7%-$9.20
2009$9.49+.5%$18.48 +1.4%-$8.99
2008$9.47+.2%$18.00 +2.6%-$8.53
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$12.1711,210
Northwest$11.548,510
South Central$11.5310,550
North Central$11.5015,160
Eastern$11.115,880
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$11.5015,160
Southwest$12.1711,210
South Central$11.5310,550
Northwest$11.548,510
Eastern$11.115,880
Wages in other areas
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