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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage$21.84
Entry wage$15.61
10th percentile wage$14.73
50th percentile wage$18.60
90th percentile wage$32.49
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration1010.2%
Leisure and Hospitality
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration10$33.96
Leisure and Hospitality$19.41
Other Services$17.49
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.60 $24.88 -$6.28
2018$18.54+.3%$24.81+.3%-$6.26
2017$18.18+2.0%$24.32+2.0%-$6.13
2016$17.64+3.1%$23.59+3.1%-$5.95
2015$17.29+2.0%$23.13+2.0%-$5.83
2014$16.96+2.0%$22.68+2.0%-$5.72
2013$16.61+2.1%$22.21+2.1%-$5.60
2012$16.26+2.1%$21.75+2.1%-$5.48
2011$16.02+1.5%$21.43+1.5%-$5.40
2010$15.67+2.2%$20.97+2.2%-$5.29
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.60 $21.14 -$2.54
2018$18.54+.3%$20.95+.9%-$2.40
2017$18.18+2.0%$20.32+3.1%-$2.13
2016$17.64+3.1%$19.77+2.8%-$2.13
2015$17.29+2.0%$19.32+2.3%-$2.02
2014$16.96+2.0%$18.92+2.1%-$1.95
2013$16.61+2.1%$18.51+2.2%-$1.90
2012$16.26+2.1%$18.14+2.1%-$1.87
2011$16.02+1.5%$17.83+1.7%-$1.80
2010$15.67+2.2%$17.55+1.6%-$1.87
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 $31.79130
South Central $28.32 
North Central $18.62160
Northwest $18.60110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.62160
Southwest $31.79130
Northwest $18.60110
Eastern $18.00 
Wages in other areas
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