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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment500
Mean wage$13.98
Entry wage$11.72
10th percentile wage$11.11
50th percentile wage$12.44
90th percentile wage$20.15
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities37074.3%
Education and Health Services6012.7%
Leisure and Hospitality305.7%
Public Administration102.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration10$15.61
Education and Health Services60$13.71
Leisure and Hospitality30$12.78
Trade, Transportation and Utilities370$12.29
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Ex. Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.44 $18.01 -$5.57
2018$12.19+2.0%$17.65+2.0%-$5.45
2017$11.76+3.7%$17.02+3.7%-$5.26
2016$11.36+3.5%$16.44+3.5%-$5.08
2015$10.98+3.5%$15.89+3.5%-$4.91
2014$10.72+2.4%$15.52+2.4%-$4.79
2013$10.48+2.3%$15.17+2.3%-$4.69
2012$10.31+1.6%$14.93+1.6%-$4.61
2011$10.07+2.4%$14.58+2.4%-$4.50
2010$9.95+1.2%$14.40+1.2%-$4.45
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.44 $23.16 -$10.72
2018$12.19+2.0%$22.96+.9%-$10.76
2017$11.76+3.7%$22.26+3.1%-$10.49
2016$11.36+3.5%$21.66+2.8%-$10.30
2015$10.98+3.5%$21.17+2.3%-$10.18
2014$10.72+2.4%$20.72+2.1%-$10.00
2013$10.48+2.3%$20.28+2.2%-$9.79
2012$10.31+1.6%$19.87+2.1%-$9.55
2011$10.07+2.4%$19.53+1.7%-$9.45
2010$9.95+1.2%$19.22+1.6%-$9.27
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
Southwest $16.741,080
Northwest $13.10240
South Central $12.94690
North Central $12.711,250
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.711,250
Southwest $16.741,080
South Central $12.94690
Eastern $12.44500
Wages in other areas
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