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Northwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment7,900
Mean wage$15.65
Entry wage$11.08
10th percentile wage$10.44
50th percentile wage$12.06
90th percentile wage$27.31
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities7,57095.8%
Manufacturing1101.3%
Leisure and Hospitality801.0%
Education and Health Services700.9%
Financial Activities200.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services$17.13
Financial Activities20$12.85
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities7,570$12.07
Leisure and Hospitality80$11.95
Education and Health Services70$11.80
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$12.06 $14.14 -$2.08
2017$11.84+1.8%$13.89+1.8%-$2.04
2016$11.50+3.0%$13.48+3.0%-$1.98
2015$11.35+1.2%$13.31+1.2%-$1.95
2014$11.23+1.1%$13.17+1.1%-$1.93
2013$10.91+2.9%$12.79+2.9%-$1.88
2012$10.65+2.5%$12.49+2.5%-$1.83
2011$10.43+2.1%$12.23+2.1%-$1.79
2010$10.23+2.0%$11.99+2.0%-$1.76
2009$9.99+2.4%$11.71+2.4%-$1.72
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.06 $20.63 -$8.57
2017$11.84+1.8%$20.41+1.1%-$8.56
2016$11.50+3.0%$19.86+2.8%-$8.36
2015$11.35+1.2%$19.41+2.3%-$8.05
2014$11.23+1.1%$19.00+2.1%-$7.77
2013$10.91+2.9%$18.60+2.2%-$7.68
2012$10.65+2.5%$18.22+2.1%-$7.57
2011$10.43+2.1%$17.91+1.7%-$7.47
2010$10.23+2.0%$17.63+1.6%-$7.40
2009$9.99+2.4%$17.33+1.7%-$7.34
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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