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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment160
Mean wage$18.77
Entry wage$12.17
10th percentile wage$11.01
50th percentile wage$17.12
90th percentile wage$30.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Information6039.4%
Education and Health Services5033.6%
Public Administration4027.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services5023.48
Public Administration4017.70
Information6013.91
Library Technicians (25-4031)
Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books; remove or repair damaged books; register patrons; check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Include bookmobile drivers who operate bookmobiles or light trucks that pull trailers to specific locations on a predetermined schedule and assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$17.12 $28.51  -$11.39
2016$16.72+2.4%$27.84 +2.4%-$11.12
2015$16.40+2.0%$27.31 +2.0%-$10.91
2014$16.09+1.9%$26.80 +1.9%-$10.70
2013$15.78+1.9%$26.29 +1.9%-$10.50
2012$15.48+2.0%$25.77 +2.0%-$10.29
2011$15.24+1.6%$25.37 +1.6%-$10.13
2010$14.97+1.8%$24.93 +1.8%-$9.95
2009$14.81+1.1%$24.66 +1.1%-$9.85
2008$14.37+3.1%$23.93 +3.1%-$9.55
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.12 $19.89  -$2.77
2016$16.72+2.4%$19.25 +3.3%-$2.53
2015$16.40+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%-$2.45
2014$16.09+1.9%$18.45 +2.2%-$2.35
2013$15.78+1.9%$18.08 +2.1%-$2.29
2012$15.48+2.0%$17.77 +1.7%-$2.28
2011$15.24+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%-$2.25
2010$14.97+1.8%$17.19 +1.7%-$2.22
2009$14.81+1.1%$16.96 +1.4%-$2.15
2008$14.37+3.1%$16.53 +2.6%-$2.15
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 $23.22410
North Central $22.21340
Southwest $19.47480
Eastern $19.26270
Northwest $17.12160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $19.47480
South Central $23.22410
North Central $22.21340
Eastern $19.26270
Northwest $17.12160
Wages in other areas
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