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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,250
Mean wage$15.92
Entry wage$11.40
10th percentile wage$10.82
50th percentile wage$14.34
90th percentile wage$24.76
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services27021.9%
Public Administration18014.2%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1008.1%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services270$17.26
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities100$14.27
Public Administration180$14.04
Professional and Business Services$12.99
Security Guards (33-9032)
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$14.34 $27.04 -$12.70
2017$14.16+1.3%$26.69+1.3%-$12.53
2016$13.70+3.3%$25.84+3.3%-$12.13
2015$13.24+3.5%$24.97+3.5%-$11.72
2014$13.01+1.7%$24.54+1.7%-$11.52
2013$12.76+2.0%$24.05+2.0%-$11.29
2012$12.59+1.3%$23.75+1.3%-$11.15
2011$12.41+1.5%$23.40+1.5%-$10.99
2010$12.24+1.4%$23.08+1.4%-$10.83
2009$12.11+1.1%$22.83+1.1%-$10.72
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$14.34 $22.17 -$7.83
2017$14.16+1.3%$21.93+1.1%-$7.77
2016$13.70+3.3%$21.35+2.8%-$7.64
2015$13.24+3.5%$20.86+2.3%-$7.61
2014$13.01+1.7%$20.42+2.1%-$7.40
2013$12.76+2.0%$19.99+2.2%-$7.23
2012$12.59+1.3%$19.58+2.1%-$6.99
2011$12.41+1.5%$19.25+1.7%-$6.83
2010$12.24+1.4%$18.95+1.6%-$6.70
2009$12.11+1.1%$18.63+1.7%-$6.51
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
South Central$15.722,080
North Central$15.713,860
Northwest$14.69740
Eastern$14.341,250
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$15.713,860
Southwest$14.223,300
South Central$15.722,080
Eastern$14.341,250
Wages in other areas
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