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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,490
Mean wage$30.01
Entry wage$19.98
10th percentile wage$16.74
50th percentile wage$29.70
90th percentile wage$44.03
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction1,35090.7%
Manufacturing603.7%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities302.2%
Public Administration301.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities30$51.71
Manufacturing60$34.69
Education and Health Services20$31.22
Public Administration30$29.62
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Excludes Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.70 $27.60  $2.10
2019$28.32+4.9%$26.32 +4.9%$2.00
2018$27.64+2.5%$25.69 +2.5%$1.95
2017$26.90+2.8%$25.00 +2.8%$1.90
2016$26.10+3.1%$24.25 +3.1%$1.85
2015$25.67+1.7%$23.86 +1.7%$1.82
2014$25.12+2.2%$23.34 +2.2%$1.78
2013$24.74+1.5%$22.99 +1.5%$1.75
2012$24.53+.9%$22.79 +.9%$1.73
2011$24.17+1.5%$22.46 +1.5%$1.71
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.70 $21.91  $7.79
2019$28.32+4.9%$21.02 +4.2%$7.30
2018$27.64+2.5%$20.38 +3.1%$7.26
2017$26.90+2.8%$19.83 +2.8%$7.07
2016$26.10+3.1%$19.38 +2.3%$6.71
2015$25.67+1.7%$18.98 +2.1%$6.70
2014$25.12+2.2%$18.57 +2.2%$6.55
2013$24.74+1.5%$18.20 +2.1%$6.54
2012$24.53+.9%$17.88 +1.7%$6.64
2011$24.17+1.5%$17.60 +1.6%$6.56
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 $37.871,690
Northwest $29.701,490
South Central $29.501,300
North Central $29.162,190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $29.162,190
Southwest $37.871,690
Northwest $29.701,490
South Central $29.501,300
Wages in other areas
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