PIERCE COUNTY WORKFORCE
Unlike traditional industry classifications, analyzing employment by occupation offers a more worker-focused perspective of the labor force. Below, we illustrate the concentration of employment (represented by the size of each bubble) across detailed occupations, with the option to view various employment statistics. This visualization enables meaningful comparisons both between different occupation groups and within each group, providing deeper insights into the labor market.
OCCUPATION WAGES
Wage data is more important than ever in today’s labor market. It enables workers to make informed career choices, helps businesses and advocates address wage disparities, and supports employers in attracting and retaining talent in a tight labor market. Below, we provide a range of wage estimates for each occupation. You can customize the box plot by adjusting the whiskers in the dashboard to explore different wage distributions across regions, occupations, and wage measures.