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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment90
Mean wage$13.83
Entry wage$12.29
10th percentile wage$11.51
50th percentile wage$13.71
90th percentile wage$16.45
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Other Services90100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services90$13.71
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (51-6021)
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.71 $18.54 -$4.83
2018$13.58+1.0%$18.36+1.0%-$4.78
2017$13.19+2.9%$17.84+2.9%-$4.64
2016$12.79+3.1%$17.30+3.1%-$4.50
2015$12.45+2.8%$16.83+2.8%-$4.38
2014$12.15+2.4%$16.43+2.4%-$4.28
2013$11.87+2.3%$16.06+2.3%-$4.18
2012$11.65+1.9%$15.75+1.9%-$4.10
2011$11.46+1.7%$15.49+1.7%-$4.03
2010$11.27+1.6%$15.24+1.6%-$3.97
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.71 $21.14 -$7.43
2018$13.58+1.0%$20.95+.9%-$7.37
2017$13.19+2.9%$20.32+3.1%-$7.12
2016$12.79+3.1%$19.77+2.8%-$6.97
2015$12.45+2.8%$19.32+2.3%-$6.87
2014$12.15+2.4%$18.92+2.1%-$6.76
2013$11.87+2.3%$18.51+2.2%-$6.63
2012$11.65+1.9%$18.14+2.1%-$6.48
2011$11.46+1.7%$17.83+1.7%-$6.37
2010$11.27+1.6%$17.55+1.6%-$6.27
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
Northwest $13.7190
North Central $13.47 
Southwest $13.09 
Eastern $12.2840
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $13.7190
Eastern $12.2840
North Central $13.47 
Southwest $13.09 
Wages in other areas
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