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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$32.55
Entry wage$22.48
10th percentile wage$18.42
50th percentile wage$29.23
90th percentile wage$51.49
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing3051.6%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services$29.87
Manufacturing30$28.98
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.23 $39.24 -$10.01
2018$29.08+.5%$39.04+.5%-$9.95
2017$28.32+2.7%$38.01+2.7%-$9.69
2016$27.66+2.4%$37.14+2.4%-$9.47
2015$27.23+1.6%$36.55+1.6%-$9.32
2014$26.71+2.0%$35.85+2.0%-$9.14
2013$26.21+1.9%$35.18+1.9%-$8.97
2012$25.71+1.9%$34.51+1.9%-$8.80
2011$25.21+2.0%$33.84+2.0%-$8.63
2010$24.82+1.6%$33.31+1.6%-$8.49
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.23 $21.14 $8.09
2018$29.08+.5%$20.95+.9%$8.12
2017$28.32+2.7%$20.32+3.1%$8.00
2016$27.66+2.4%$19.77+2.8%$7.89
2015$27.23+1.6%$19.32+2.3%$7.91
2014$26.71+2.0%$18.92+2.1%$7.79
2013$26.21+1.9%$18.51+2.2%$7.70
2012$25.71+1.9%$18.14+2.1%$7.57
2011$25.21+2.0%$17.83+1.7%$7.38
2010$24.82+1.6%$17.55+1.6%$7.27
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
North Central $33.71270
South Central $32.25100
Southwest $30.1050
Northwest $29.2350
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $33.71270
South Central $32.25100
Northwest $29.2350
Southwest $30.1050
Wages in other areas
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