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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment180
Mean wage$15.66
Entry wage$11.55
10th percentile wage$11.03
50th percentile wage$14.97
90th percentile wage$22.18
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing16089.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing160$14.34
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers (51-2028)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$14.97 $20.57 -$5.60
2017$14.84+.9%$20.40+.9%-$5.55
2016$14.40+3.1%$19.78+3.1%-$5.38
2015$14.01+2.8%$19.24+2.8%-$5.23
2014$13.67+2.4%$18.79+2.4%-$5.11
2013$13.36+2.3%$18.36+2.3%-$4.99
2012$13.11+1.9%$18.01+1.9%-$4.90
2011$12.89+1.7%$17.71+1.7%-$4.82
2010$12.69+1.6%$17.43+1.6%-$4.74
2009$12.55+1.1%$17.24+1.1%-$4.69
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$14.97 $22.17 -$7.20
2017$14.84+.9%$21.93+1.1%-$7.09
2016$14.40+3.1%$21.35+2.8%-$6.95
2015$14.01+2.8%$20.86+2.3%-$6.85
2014$13.67+2.4%$20.42+2.1%-$6.75
2013$13.36+2.3%$19.99+2.2%-$6.62
2012$13.11+1.9%$19.58+2.1%-$6.47
2011$12.89+1.7%$19.25+1.7%-$6.35
2010$12.69+1.6%$18.95+1.6%-$6.25
2009$12.55+1.1%$18.63+1.7%-$6.07
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
North Central$18.541,260
Northwest$18.54940
South Central$17.67750
Southwest$15.81650
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$18.541,260
Northwest$18.54940
South Central$17.67750
Southwest$15.81650
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