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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment6,910
Mean wage$17.78
Entry wage$11.85
10th percentile wage$11.44
50th percentile wage$14.37
90th percentile wage$29.03
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities6,52094.4%
Leisure and Hospitality1101.7%
Manufacturing901.2%
Education and Health Services701.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services30$25.41
Manufacturing90$14.47
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities6,520$14.40
Education and Health Services70$13.64
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$14.37 $15.73  -$1.36
2019$13.63+5.4%$14.92 +5.4%-$1.29
2018$13.05+4.4%$14.29 +4.4%-$1.23
2017$12.67+3.0%$13.87 +3.0%-$1.19
2016$12.51+1.2%$13.70 +1.2%-$1.18
2015$12.38+1.1%$13.55 +1.1%-$1.17
2014$12.03+2.9%$13.17 +2.9%-$1.13
2013$11.74+2.5%$12.85 +2.5%-$1.11
2012$11.50+2.1%$12.59 +2.1%-$1.08
2011$11.27+2.0%$12.34 +2.0%-$1.06
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$14.37 $21.91  -$7.54
2019$13.63+5.4%$21.02 +4.2%-$7.38
2018$13.05+4.4%$20.38 +3.1%-$7.32
2017$12.67+3.0%$19.83 +2.8%-$7.16
2016$12.51+1.2%$19.38 +2.3%-$6.86
2015$12.38+1.1%$18.98 +2.1%-$6.59
2014$12.03+2.9%$18.57 +2.2%-$6.54
2013$11.74+2.5%$18.20 +2.1%-$6.45
2012$11.50+2.1%$17.88 +1.7%-$6.38
2011$11.27+2.0%$17.60 +1.6%-$6.33
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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