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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment780
Mean wage$27.35
Entry wage$18.07
10th percentile wage$16.47
50th percentile wage$25.28
90th percentile wage$43.43
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services30038.6%
Professional and Business Services18023.6%
Manufacturing8010.8%
Public Administration709.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration70$32.27
Manufacturing80$28.08
Education and Health Services300$27.80
Financial Activities20$23.85
Computer User Support Specialists (15-1151)
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, in
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$25.28 $43.21 -$17.93
2018$25.15+.5%$42.98+.5%-$17.83
2017$24.49+2.7%$41.86+2.7%-$17.36
2016$23.93+2.4%$40.90+2.4%-$16.96
2015$23.55+1.6%$40.25+1.6%-$16.70
2014$23.10+2.0%$39.48+2.0%-$16.38
2013$22.67+1.9%$38.74+1.9%-$16.07
2012$22.23+1.9%$38.00+1.9%-$15.76
2011$21.80+2.0%$37.26+2.0%-$15.46
2010$21.46+1.6%$36.68+1.6%-$15.22
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.28 $23.16 $2.12
2018$25.15+.5%$22.96+.9%$2.19
2017$24.49+2.7%$22.26+3.1%$2.23
2016$23.93+2.4%$21.66+2.8%$2.27
2015$23.55+1.6%$21.17+2.3%$2.38
2014$23.10+2.0%$20.72+2.1%$2.38
2013$22.67+1.9%$20.28+2.2%$2.39
2012$22.23+1.9%$19.87+2.1%$2.36
2011$21.80+2.0%$19.53+1.7%$2.27
2010$21.46+1.6%$19.22+1.6%$2.24
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $29.071,920
North Central $28.723,580
South Central $28.211,700
Northwest $27.00840
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.723,580
Southwest $29.071,920
South Central $28.211,700
Northwest $27.00840
Wages in other areas
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