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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment330
Mean wage$31.55
Entry wage$25.22
10th percentile wage$23.18
50th percentile wage$30.87
90th percentile wage$42.59
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration10029.7%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration100$36.93
Professional and Business Services$29.79
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$30.87 $27.49  $3.38
2019$29.44+4.9%$26.21 +4.9%$3.22
2018$28.73+2.5%$25.59 +2.5%$3.15
2017$27.96+2.8%$24.90 +2.8%$3.06
2016$27.12+3.1%$24.15 +3.1%$2.97
2015$26.68+1.7%$23.76 +1.7%$2.92
2014$26.11+2.2%$23.25 +2.2%$2.86
2013$25.71+1.5%$22.90 +1.5%$2.82
2012$25.49+.9%$22.70 +.9%$2.79
2011$25.12+1.5%$22.37 +1.5%$2.75
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.87 $23.16  $7.71
2019$29.44+4.9%$22.22 +4.2%$7.22
2018$28.73+2.5%$21.54 +3.1%$7.19
2017$27.96+2.8%$20.97 +2.8%$7.00
2016$27.12+3.1%$20.49 +2.3%$6.64
2015$26.68+1.7%$20.06 +2.1%$6.62
2014$26.11+2.2%$19.63 +2.2%$6.48
2013$25.71+1.5%$19.23 +2.1%$6.48
2012$25.49+.9%$18.90 +1.7%$6.59
2011$25.12+1.5%$18.61 +1.6%$6.51
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
North Central $38.72280
Northwest $37.8180
Southwest $37.17160
South Central $35.46290
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $30.87330
South Central $35.46290
North Central $38.72280
Southwest $37.17160
Wages in other areas
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