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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment530
Mean wage$12.88
Entry wage$11.34
10th percentile wage$10.70
50th percentile wage$11.96
90th percentile wage$16.35
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities35065.5%
Public Administration102.2%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services$13.03
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities350$11.64
Public Administration10
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.96 $17.72 -$5.76
2017$11.77+1.6%$17.44+1.6%-$5.67
2016$11.37+3.5%$16.85+3.5%-$5.47
2015$10.99+3.5%$16.29+3.5%-$5.29
2014$10.73+2.4%$15.90+2.4%-$5.16
2013$10.49+2.3%$15.55+2.3%-$5.05
2012$10.33+1.6%$15.30+1.6%-$4.97
2011$10.09+2.4%$14.94+2.4%-$4.85
2010$9.96+1.2%$14.76+1.2%-$4.79
2009$9.78+1.9%$14.48+1.9%-$4.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.96 $22.17 -$10.21
2017$11.77+1.6%$21.93+1.1%-$10.16
2016$11.37+3.5%$21.35+2.8%-$9.97
2015$10.99+3.5%$20.86+2.3%-$9.86
2014$10.73+2.4%$20.42+2.1%-$9.68
2013$10.49+2.3%$19.99+2.2%-$9.49
2012$10.33+1.6%$19.58+2.1%-$9.25
2011$10.09+2.4%$19.25+1.7%-$9.16
2010$9.96+1.2%$18.95+1.6%-$8.98
2009$9.78+1.9%$18.63+1.7%-$8.85
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$15.891,110
Northwest$13.70280
South Central$13.15420
North Central$12.351,240
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$12.351,240
Southwest$15.891,110
Eastern$11.96530
South Central$13.15420
Wages in other areas
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