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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment4,940
Mean wage$15.59
Entry wage$11.73
10th percentile wage$11.32
50th percentile wage$13.31
90th percentile wage$23.94
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities4,51091.3%
Leisure and Hospitality2104.2%
Other Services200.4%
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services20$18.85
Education and Health Services$15.83
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities4,510$13.35
Manufacturing$12.82
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes Cashiers (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.31 $14.16  -$0.85
2019$12.63+5.4%$13.43 +5.4%-$0.80
2018$12.09+4.4%$12.86 +4.4%-$0.77
2017$11.74+3.0%$12.48 +3.0%-$0.74
2016$11.59+1.2%$12.33 +1.2%-$0.74
2015$11.47+1.1%$12.20 +1.1%-$0.73
2014$11.14+2.9%$11.85 +2.9%-$0.71
2013$10.87+2.5%$11.57 +2.5%-$0.69
2012$10.65+2.1%$11.33 +2.1%-$0.68
2011$10.44+2.0%$11.11 +2.0%-$0.66
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.31 $23.16  -$9.85
2019$12.63+5.4%$22.22 +4.2%-$9.59
2018$12.09+4.4%$21.54 +3.1%-$9.45
2017$11.74+3.0%$20.97 +2.8%-$9.23
2016$11.59+1.2%$20.49 +2.3%-$8.89
2015$11.47+1.1%$20.06 +2.1%-$8.59
2014$11.14+2.9%$19.63 +2.2%-$8.49
2013$10.87+2.5%$19.23 +2.1%-$8.36
2012$10.65+2.1%$18.90 +1.7%-$8.25
2011$10.44+2.0%$18.61 +1.6%-$8.16
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 $15.158,650
Northwest $14.376,910
South Central $13.918,760
Eastern $13.314,940
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.8812,250
South Central $13.918,760
Southwest $15.158,650
Northwest $14.376,910
Wages in other areas
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