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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment5,540
Mean wage$14.22
Entry wage$11.04
10th percentile wage$10.44
50th percentile wage$12.08
90th percentile wage$20.75
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities5,01090.5%
Leisure and Hospitality2203.9%
Education and Health Services901.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality220$12.50
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities5,010$12.05
Education and Health Services90$11.79
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$12.08 $12.28 -$0.19
2017$11.86+1.8%$12.06+1.8%-$0.19
2016$11.51+3.0%$11.71+3.0%-$0.19
2015$11.37+1.2%$11.56+1.2%-$0.18
2014$11.25+1.1%$11.44+1.1%-$0.18
2013$10.93+2.9%$11.11+2.9%-$0.18
2012$10.67+2.5%$10.84+2.5%-$0.17
2011$10.45+2.1%$10.62+2.1%-$0.17
2010$10.24+2.0%$10.41+2.0%-$0.16
2009$10.01+2.4%$10.17+2.4%-$0.16
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.08 $22.17 -$10.09
2017$11.86+1.8%$21.93+1.1%-$10.07
2016$11.51+3.0%$21.35+2.8%-$9.83
2015$11.37+1.2%$20.86+2.3%-$9.48
2014$11.25+1.1%$20.42+2.1%-$9.17
2013$10.93+2.9%$19.99+2.2%-$9.05
2012$10.67+2.5%$19.58+2.1%-$8.91
2011$10.45+2.1%$19.25+1.7%-$8.79
2010$10.24+2.0%$18.95+1.6%-$8.70
2009$10.01+2.4%$18.63+1.7%-$8.61
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
Southwest$13.1010,690
North Central$12.3413,780
South Central$12.349,050
Eastern$12.085,540
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$12.3413,780
Southwest$13.1010,690
South Central$12.349,050
Northwest$12.067,900
Wages in other areas
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