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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment170
Mean wage$19.83
Entry wage$15.98
10th percentile wage$14.61
50th percentile wage$18.93
90th percentile wage$25.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing16092.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing160$18.68
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. Excludes Chemical Plant and System Operators" (51-8091).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$18.93 $18.96  -$0.03
2019$18.17+4.2%$18.19 +4.2%-$0.02
2018$17.65+2.9%$17.68 +2.9%-$0.02
2017$17.11+3.1%$17.14 +3.1%-$0.02
2016$16.65+2.8%$16.68 +2.8%-$0.02
2015$16.25+2.4%$16.28 +2.4%-$0.02
2014$15.89+2.3%$15.91 +2.3%-$0.02
2013$15.59+1.9%$15.61 +1.9%-$0.02
2012$15.33+1.7%$15.35 +1.7%-$0.02
2011$15.08+1.6%$15.11 +1.6%-$0.02
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$18.93 $21.91  -$2.98
2019$18.17+4.2%$21.02 +4.2%-$2.85
2018$17.65+2.9%$20.38 +3.1%-$2.73
2017$17.11+3.1%$19.83 +2.8%-$2.71
2016$16.65+2.8%$19.38 +2.3%-$2.73
2015$16.25+2.4%$18.98 +2.1%-$2.72
2014$15.89+2.3%$18.57 +2.2%-$2.68
2013$15.59+1.9%$18.20 +2.1%-$2.60
2012$15.33+1.7%$17.88 +1.7%-$2.55
2011$15.08+1.6%$17.60 +1.6%-$2.52
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 $29.1290
South Central $22.41110
Eastern $19.62 
North Central $19.59210
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $19.59210
Northwest $18.93170
South Central $22.41110
Southwest $29.1290
Wages in other areas
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