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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,000
Mean wage$28.05
Entry wage$17.84
10th percentile wage$16.34
50th percentile wage$27.45
90th percentile wage$40.06
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction50050.4%
Public Administration908.8%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities605.7%
Education and Health Services202.4%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities60$43.05
Education and Health Services20$31.65
Public Administration90$30.69
Professional and Business Services$30.30
Construction500$26.26
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.45 $26.58 $0.87
2017$27.30+.5%$26.44+.5%$0.87
2016$26.57+2.8%$25.73+2.8%$0.84
2015$25.77+3.1%$24.96+3.1%$0.82
2014$25.36+1.7%$24.55+1.7%$0.80
2013$24.81+2.2%$24.03+2.2%$0.79
2012$24.43+1.5%$23.66+1.5%$0.77
2011$24.23+.9%$23.46+.9%$0.77
2010$23.87+1.5%$23.11+1.5%$0.76
2009$23.60+1.2%$22.85+1.2%$0.75
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.45 $22.17 $5.28
2017$27.30+.5%$21.93+1.1%$5.37
2016$26.57+2.8%$21.35+2.8%$5.22
2015$25.77+3.1%$20.86+2.3%$4.91
2014$25.36+1.7%$20.42+2.1%$4.93
2013$24.81+2.2%$19.99+2.2%$4.83
2012$24.43+1.5%$19.58+2.1%$4.85
2011$24.23+.9%$19.25+1.7%$4.98
2010$23.87+1.5%$18.95+1.6%$4.92
2009$23.60+1.2%$18.63+1.7%$4.97
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$30.421,100
Northwest$28.371,310
South Central$27.541,680
Eastern$27.451,000
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$27.181,890
South Central$27.541,680
Northwest$28.371,310
Southwest$30.421,100
Wages in other areas
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