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Northwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment2,200
Mean wage$17.10
Entry wage$12.79
10th percentile wage$11.80
50th percentile wage$16.55
90th percentile wage$24.36
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,28058.4%
Professional and Business Services24010.9%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities2009.2%
Other Services1708.0%
Leisure and Hospitality1004.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration20$23.48
Construction50$17.32
Education and Health Services1,280$17.18
Professional and Business Services240$16.39
Manufacturing20$16.25
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.55 $19.33 -$2.78
2017$16.35+1.2%$19.10+1.2%-$2.74
2016$15.93+2.6%$18.61+2.6%-$2.67
2015$15.45+3.1%$18.05+3.1%-$2.59
2014$15.07+2.5%$17.61+2.5%-$2.53
2013$14.78+2.0%$17.26+2.0%-$2.48
2012$14.48+2.0%$16.92+2.0%-$2.43
2011$14.24+1.7%$16.63+1.7%-$2.39
2010$13.98+1.8%$16.33+1.8%-$2.34
2009$13.76+1.6%$16.07+1.6%-$2.31
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.55 $20.63 -$4.08
2017$16.35+1.2%$20.41+1.1%-$4.05
2016$15.93+2.6%$19.86+2.8%-$3.92
2015$15.45+3.1%$19.41+2.3%-$3.95
2014$15.07+2.5%$19.00+2.1%-$3.93
2013$14.78+2.0%$18.60+2.2%-$3.82
2012$14.48+2.0%$18.22+2.1%-$3.74
2011$14.24+1.7%$17.91+1.7%-$3.67
2010$13.98+1.8%$17.63+1.6%-$3.65
2009$13.76+1.6%$17.33+1.7%-$3.57
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$17.053,970
Southwest$16.863,400
Northwest$16.552,200
South Central$15.553,380
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$17.053,970
Southwest$16.863,400
South Central$15.553,380
Northwest$16.552,200
Wages in other areas
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