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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$13.62
Entry wage$11.63
10th percentile wage$10.97
50th percentile wage$13.36
90th percentile wage$15.62
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities4087.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities40$13.25
Floral Designers (27-1023)
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.36 $24.37 -$11.01
2017$13.25+.8%$24.17+.8%-$10.91
2016$12.94+2.4%$23.61+2.4%-$10.66
2015$12.74+1.6%$23.24+1.6%-$10.49
2014$12.50+2.0%$22.79+2.0%-$10.29
2013$12.26+1.9%$22.37+1.9%-$10.10
2012$12.03+1.9%$21.94+1.9%-$9.91
2011$11.79+2.0%$21.51+2.0%-$9.71
2010$11.61+1.6%$21.18+1.6%-$9.56
2009$11.41+1.8%$20.81+1.8%-$9.40
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.36 $22.17 -$8.81
2017$13.25+.8%$21.93+1.1%-$8.68
2016$12.94+2.4%$21.35+2.8%-$8.40
2015$12.74+1.6%$20.86+2.3%-$8.12
2014$12.50+2.0%$20.42+2.1%-$7.92
2013$12.26+1.9%$19.99+2.2%-$7.72
2012$12.03+1.9%$19.58+2.1%-$7.55
2011$11.79+2.0%$19.25+1.7%-$7.45
2010$11.61+1.6%$18.95+1.6%-$7.33
2009$11.41+1.8%$18.63+1.7%-$7.21
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest$16.8660
Southwest$16.58130
South Central$14.9780
Eastern$13.3640
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$16.58130
South Central$14.9780
Northwest$16.8660
Eastern$13.3640
Wages in other areas
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