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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment15,760
Mean wage$18.82
Entry wage$11.82
10th percentile wage$11.41
50th percentile wage$14.16
90th percentile wage$32.30
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities11,45072.7%
Leisure and Hospitality2,09013.3%
Financial Activities6504.1%
Professional and Business Services4202.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing340$30.35
Construction60$27.04
Public Administration160$25.37
Financial Activities650$25.25
Sales and Related Occupations (41-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$14.16 $14.16  $0.00
2019$13.43+5.4%$13.43 +5.4%$0.00
2018$12.86+4.4%$12.86 +4.4%$0.00
2017$12.48+3.0%$12.48 +3.0%$0.00
2016$12.33+1.2%$12.33 +1.2%$0.00
2015$12.20+1.1%$12.20 +1.1%$0.00
2014$11.85+2.9%$11.85 +2.9%$0.00
2013$11.57+2.5%$11.57 +2.5%$0.00
2012$11.33+2.1%$11.33 +2.1%$0.00
2011$11.11+2.0%$11.11 +2.0%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$14.16 $23.16  -$9.00
2019$13.43+5.4%$22.22 +4.2%-$8.78
2018$12.86+4.4%$21.54 +3.1%-$8.68
2017$12.48+3.0%$20.97 +2.8%-$8.48
2016$12.33+1.2%$20.49 +2.3%-$8.15
2015$12.20+1.1%$20.06 +2.1%-$7.86
2014$11.85+2.9%$19.63 +2.2%-$7.77
2013$11.57+2.5%$19.23 +2.1%-$7.66
2012$11.33+2.1%$18.90 +1.7%-$7.57
2011$11.11+2.0%$18.61 +1.6%-$7.50
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $19.0635,790
North Central $16.1147,250
Northwest $15.7323,010
South Central $15.3233,080
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.1147,250
Southwest $19.0635,790
South Central $15.3233,080
Northwest $15.7323,010
Wages in other areas
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