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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,680
Mean wage$17.14
Entry wage$12.55
10th percentile wage$11.58
50th percentile wage$15.26
90th percentile wage$25.20
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,46086.5%
Manufacturing301.5%
Public Administration200.9%
Education and Health Services100.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing30$17.57
Public Administration20$15.50
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,460$15.39
Education and Health Services10$15.33
Light Truck Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes Couriers and Messengers (43-5021) and Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$15.26 $16.91  -$1.65
2019$14.37+6.2%$15.93 +6.2%-$1.55
2018$13.86+3.7%$15.36 +3.7%-$1.49
2017$13.39+3.5%$14.84 +3.5%-$1.44
2016$12.94+3.5%$14.34 +3.5%-$1.39
2015$12.64+2.4%$14.00 +2.4%-$1.36
2014$12.35+2.3%$13.69 +2.3%-$1.33
2013$12.16+1.6%$13.47 +1.6%-$1.31
2012$11.87+2.4%$13.16 +2.4%-$1.28
2011$11.73+1.2%$13.00 +1.2%-$1.26
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$15.26 $23.16  -$7.90
2019$14.37+6.2%$22.22 +4.2%-$7.84
2018$13.86+3.7%$21.54 +3.1%-$7.68
2017$13.39+3.5%$20.97 +2.8%-$7.57
2016$12.94+3.5%$20.49 +2.3%-$7.54
2015$12.64+2.4%$20.06 +2.1%-$7.42
2014$12.35+2.3%$19.63 +2.2%-$7.27
2013$12.16+1.6%$19.23 +2.1%-$7.07
2012$11.87+2.4%$18.90 +1.7%-$7.03
2011$11.73+1.2%$18.61 +1.6%-$6.87
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 $18.174,500
Southwest $17.872,230
South Central $17.262,770
Northwest $17.071,320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.174,500
South Central $17.262,770
Southwest $17.872,230
Eastern $15.261,680
Wages in other areas
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