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Employment and Industries in the Wenatchee, Washington Area

Wenatchee, Washington is a commercial center and a resort. It's known as the "Apple Capital of the World." Apples and a thriving wine industry are important elements of the economy. Due to the scenic outdoors, tourism is a thriving industry. In addition, Central Washington Hospital and Wenatchee Valley Medical Center are major employers.

The Confluence Technology Center includes a Yahoo data center and a number of small to medium size technology companies. Industries in Wenatchee, Washington produce consumer goods, conveyors, processed foods, plastics and sportswear.

The major fields of employment in Wenatchee, Washington are healthcare, educational services; agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; grocery and related product merchant wholesalers; professional, scientific and technical services and accommodation and food services. Management, professional and related occupations comprise about 28% of the labor force. About 22% of the workers are employed in sales and office jobs.

Shown below is a list of the major employers in Wenatchee, Washington:

  • Central Washington Health Services Association
  • Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, P S
  • Stemilt Growers, Inc
  • Washington Dept of Transportation
  • Walmart Stores, Inc
  • Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc
  • Tree Top, Inc
  • Cashmere Valley Bank
  • United States Postal Service
  • Public Utility District 1 of Chelan County
  • Tekni-Plex, Inc
  • Lowe's Home Centers, Inc
  • Home Depot USA, Inc
  • Columbia Marketing International Corporation
  • Glenn Distributor, Inc
  • Northwest Wholesale Inc
  • Leonard Evans, Inc

Facts about Wenatchee, Washington: Average salary in 2009: $31,000. Cost of living in 2008: 88.7 (national average: 100). Adult population holding a bachelor's degree or higher: 23%.

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Those interested in Wenatchee business and economic news may want to read the Wenatchee World.

Most Popular Jobs in Wenatchee, Washington Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses95065,100$46,750 - 84,71024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education46052,340$36,800 - 65,86014%95%
3Teachers and instructors, all other41035,640$26,340 - 63,1909%54%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education29056,970$41,200 - 73,3506%96%
5Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products29070,120$27,500 - 126,8108%51%
6Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education24052,820$38,370 - 66,27011%95%
7Accountants and auditors21057,950$31,690 - 85,51018%79%
8Coaches and scouts160 $ - 15%60%
9Civil engineers14073,080$55,110 - 99,55018%87%
10Social and human service assistants11026,840$20,980 - 35,33034%58%
11Educational, vocational, and school counselors11043,700$23,360 - 66,05013%73%
12Education administrators, elementary and secondary school9086,160$69,240 - 105,0708%78%
13Pharmacists90106,680$82,830 - 130,41022%97%
14Electrical engineers9088,120$65,620 - 120,4106%81%
15Vocational education teachers, secondary school8059,540$42,260 - 79,8700%96%
16Zoologists and wildlife biologists7067,040$46,250 - 88,2409%95%
17Education, training, and library workers, all other7048,030$32,930 - 66,97011%79%
18Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other6060,310$43,870 - 81,05017%56%
19Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation6056,390$36,710 - 79,4105%58%
20Medical and clinical laboratory technicians6039,490$28,550 - 51,72015%51%
21Rehabilitation counselors6040,510$27,340 - 58,61023%73%
22Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products60113,800$72,380 - 161,72012%51%
23Financial managers60105,260$53,390 - 154,86013%60%
24Lawyers6098,120$33,630 - 11%99%
25Medical and clinical laboratory technologists5055,940$29,800 - 78,03012%51%
26Network systems and data communications analysts5065,200$45,420 - 89,34053%57%
27Computer systems analysts5079,250$50,530 - 109,41029%68%
28Speech-language pathologists5063,900$46,470 - 80,86011%98%
29Network and computer systems administrators5066,850$44,580 - 96,82027%50%
30Public relations specialists5060,840$38,240 - 88,70018%81%
31Physician assistants5089,630$69,900 - 111,12027%67%
32Physical therapists5076,620$57,310 - 100,03027%89%
33Advertising sales agents4031,870$20,480 - 41,72020%56%
34Librarians4050,720$27,770 - 72,0404%85%
35Instructional coordinators4064,730$33,930 - 90,21023%79%
36Graphic designers4032,530$20,970 - 54,03010%55%
37Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school4049,380$36,320 - 63,61020%87%
38Medical and public health social workers4056,410$38,570 - 77,91024%77%
39Sales managers40142,800$76,900 - 10%69%
40Medical and health services managers40100,060$60,900 - 133,64016%57%
41Biological scientists, all other3061,930$37,480 - 80,4904%95%
42Managers, all other3095,240$49,030 - 133,1007%55%
43Sales and related workers, all other3080,230$20,350 - 14%62%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons1,62025,610$17,680 - 40,42012%25%
2Cashiers1,41022,310$17,470 - 29,910-2%10%
3Packers and packagers, hand1,15022,940$17,550 - 31,940-11%3%
4Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks82034,850$23,520 - 48,55013%16%
5Office clerks, general82025,980$18,770 - 34,26013%19%
6Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food79019,720$17,050 - 23,41018%5%
7Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand67026,050$17,630 - 42,6702%5%
8Waiters and waitresses64027,890$18,620 - 33,70011%14%
9Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners64025,700$18,310 - 34,29015%4%
10Carpenters62034,030$23,160 - 46,71010%6%
11Teacher assistants61026,690$20,980 - 32,44010%18%
12Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop58019,340$17,190 - 21,10010%8%
13Maintenance and repair workers, general56036,930$20,300 - 52,27010%6%
14Industrial truck and tractor operators53028,020$19,110 - 39,220-1%2%
15Maids and housekeeping cleaners53021,360$17,570 - 26,17013%5%
16Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive48032,910$20,580 - 48,0501%18%
17Stock clerks and order fillers46023,610$17,940 - 30,980-7%8%
18First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers42042,020$24,710 - 66,6204%25%
19Cooks, restaurant42022,670$17,810 - 29,80012%5%
20Landscaping and groundskeeping workers41027,230$19,650 - 35,85018%6%
21Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer40037,780$27,720 - 50,29010%4%
22Receptionists and information clerks37024,130$18,280 - 31,09017%13%
23Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants36024,290$19,540 - 30,70018%7%
24First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers35045,860$30,050 - 67,7406%29%
25Construction laborers33029,010$21,700 - 37,10011%5%
26Bartenders30027,290$17,930 - 36,01011%17%
27Home health aides29022,200$19,020 - 25,23049%7%
28Electricians27048,610$27,970 - 82,4907%7%
29Medical secretaries27030,970$24,720 - 39,65017%18%
30Counter and rental clerks26025,130$17,550 - 38,45023%16%
31Dishwashers25019,090$17,050 - 22,12010%3%
32First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers25035,660$23,160 - 49,86011%14%
33Customer service representatives24028,040$18,320 - 37,77025%22%
34Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse24022,970$18,000 - 30,170-2%4%
35Truck drivers, light or delivery services24025,690$18,330 - 33,3008%4%
36Medical assistants22029,810$23,000 - 37,71035%10%
37Fire fighters22041,930$19,380 - 55,35012%18%
38Forest and conservation technicians22032,610$21,760 - 49,740-1%46%
39Food preparation workers21021,220$17,510 - 26,12015%7%
40Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks21024,000$17,590 - 32,03017%14%
41Tellers20023,250$18,230 - 29,59014%16%
42General and operations managers200102,950$48,280 - 2%48%
43First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers20060,330$43,120 - 87,4309%10%
44Executive secretaries and administrative assistants19044,860$29,500 - 61,32015%18%
45Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters19040,240$25,040 - 59,20011%4%
46Cooks, institution and cafeteria18026,320$20,280 - 32,97011%5%
47Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators18044,530$30,330 - 63,8508%3%
48Business operations specialists, all other18065,450$42,980 - 88,90021%49%
49Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers18019,960$17,440 - 23,53012%6%
50Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks17027,540$19,140 - 39,5504%6%
51Bus drivers, school17034,760$27,640 - 41,5809%4%
52Industrial machinery mechanics17073,060$46,540 - 93,7709%5%
53Automotive service technicians and mechanics16036,010$27,140 - 48,57014%4%
54Child care workers15021,380$17,580 - 28,78018%15%
55Security guards14025,280$18,300 - 34,10017%13%
56First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers13065,230$43,080 - 94,9707%13%
57Billing and posting clerks and machine operators13035,320$26,600 - 46,8904%15%
58Cleaners of vehicles and equipment13020,060$17,310 - 24,44014%3%
59First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers12056,390$34,970 - 103,850-4%15%
60Parts salespersons12026,700$18,770 - 34,900-1%6%
61Loan officers12069,010$30,970 - 125,94012%49%
62Painters, construction and maintenance11039,850$23,450 - 59,91012%6%
63Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders11025,550$17,660 - 37,240-4%5%
64Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists11022,630$17,580 - 32,72012%6%
65Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses11041,070$34,480 - 49,39014%7%
66Legal secretaries10034,970$22,270 - 50,76012%18%
67Radiologic technologists and technicians10056,010$42,310 - 75,25015%25%
68Electrical power-line installers and repairers10075,680$59,400 - 99,0707%6%
69Highway maintenance workers10044,670$30,310 - 60,3909%5%
70Dental assistants10032,630$25,380 - 39,88029%9%
71Court, municipal, and license clerks10039,280$30,110 - 50,5609%24%
72First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand10045,190$33,150 - 58,16013%17%
73Postal service mail carriers100 1%11%
74Dental hygienists9090,680$75,140 - 105,52030%33%
75Bakers9024,860$18,000 - 35,06010%8%
76Agricultural inspectors9046,860$28,010 - 76,3500%26%
77Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists9043,280$29,020 - 62,45012%3%
78Office and administrative support workers, all other9030,010$20,400 - 44,850-8%32%
79Computer support specialists8038,650$18,700 - 59,17013%43%
80Driver/sales workers8036,900$25,880 - 58,540-4%4%
81Pharmacy technicians8034,360$25,740 - 40,56032%16%
82Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers7027,190$18,240 - 41,56012%0%
83Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators70 -7%12%
84Insurance claims and policy processing clerks7028,190$21,180 - 40,7700%22%
85Helpers--carpenters7028,190$21,660 - 33,24012%3%
86Roofers7046,900$35,520 - 59,58014%3%
87Sales representatives, services, all other7039,890$22,190 - 59,20028%48%
88Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers7027,670$18,030 - 40,990-6%14%
89Loan interviewers and clerks7034,970$27,630 - 41,0900%24%
90Power plant operators7089,940$70,050 - 113,6203%20%
91Medical records and health information technicians7035,200$25,350 - 50,51018%12%
92Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers7031,090$23,050 - 39,6705%2%
93Cement masons and concrete finishers6039,610$25,660 - 58,38011%2%
94Order clerks6032,880$23,310 - 44,770-23%16%
95File clerks6028,170$17,920 - 40,460-40%20%
96First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators6059,350$33,520 - 106,51010%17%
97First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers6071,060$41,010 - 119,2504%38%
98Interviewers, except eligibility and loan5031,310$24,720 - 39,92010%24%
99Protective service workers, all other5042,150$21,590 - 69,09013%31%
100Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines5034,670$23,720 - 46,42012%3%
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Jobs More Common Near Wenatchee Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Forest and conservation technicians32,610220135.3
Packers and packagers, hand22,9401,1506.1
Electrical power-line installers and repairers75,6801005.1
Court, municipal, and license clerks39,2801004.4
Highway maintenance workers44,6701004.4
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop19,3405804.3
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks24,0002103.9
Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse22,9702403.9
Coaches and scouts 1603.9
Industrial truck and tractor operators28,0205303.5
Fire fighters41,9302203.4
Teachers and instructors, all other35,6404103.3
Carpenters34,0306202.7
Industrial machinery mechanics73,0601702.7
Maids and housekeeping cleaners21,3605302.4
Bartenders27,2903002.4
Medical secretaries30,9702702.3
Counter and rental clerks25,1302602.2
Parts salespersons26,7001202.2
Cooks, institution and cafeteria26,3201802.2
First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand45,1901002.1
Teacher assistants26,6906102
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators44,5301802
Civil engineers73,0801402
Radiologic technologists and technicians56,0101001.9
Dishwashers19,0902501.9
Cooks, restaurant22,6704201.8
Educational, vocational, and school counselors43,7001101.8
Medical assistants29,8102201.8
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks34,8508201.7
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers27,2304101.7
Maintenance and repair workers, general36,9305601.7
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters40,2401901.7
Bus drivers, school34,7601701.7
Painters, construction and maintenance39,8501101.7
Electricians48,6102701.7
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers19,9601801.7
Cashiers22,3101,4101.6
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment20,0601301.6
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education52,8202401.5
Legal secretaries34,9701001.5
Loan officers69,0101201.4
Registered nurses65,1009501.4
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers42,0204201.4
Retail salespersons25,6101,6201.4
Social and human service assistants26,8401101.4
Tellers23,2502001.4
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders25,5501101.4
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers60,3302001.4
Elementary school teachers, except special education52,3404601.3

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Wenatchee, Washington Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Industrial machinery mechanics73,0601.64170
Waiters and waitresses27,8901.49640
Bartenders27,2901.41300
Bus drivers, school34,7601.33170
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products70,1201.24290
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks24,0001.23210
Cashiers22,3101.21,410
Teacher assistants26,6901.2610
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers35,6601.18250
Loan officers69,0101.17120
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators35,3201.17130
Painters, construction and maintenance39,8501.16110
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants44,8601.16190
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers19,9601.15180
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers65,2301.15130
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food19,7201.14790
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive32,9101.13480
Packers and packagers, hand22,9401.131,150
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers27,2301.12410
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners25,7001.12640
Maids and housekeeping cleaners21,3601.12530
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education56,9701.11290
Cooks, institution and cafeteria26,3201.11180
Business operations specialists, all other65,4501.11180
Child care workers21,3801.11150
Dishwashers19,0901.11250
Food preparation workers21,2201.1210
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks34,8501.09820
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers42,0201.09420
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop19,3401.08580
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand26,0501.08670
Counter and rental clerks25,1301.08260
Maintenance and repair workers, general36,9301.08560
Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse22,9701.07240
General and operations managers102,9501.07200
Medical secretaries30,9701.07270
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers56,3901.07120
Medical assistants29,8101.06220
Registered nurses65,1001.06950
Elementary school teachers, except special education52,3401.05460
Retail salespersons25,6101.051,620
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education52,8201.05240
Home health aides22,2001.05290
Cooks, restaurant22,6701.04420
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators44,5301.04180
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses41,0701.04110
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers60,3301.04200
Electricians48,6101.04270
Stock clerks and order fillers23,6101.03460
Office clerks, general25,9801.02820

Highest Paying Jobs in Wenatchee, Washington Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Sales managers142,80040
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products113,80060
Pharmacists106,68090
Financial managers105,26060
General and operations managers102,950200
Medical and health services managers100,06040
Lawyers98,12060
Managers, all other95,24030
Dental hygienists90,68090
Power plant operators89,94070
Physician assistants89,63050
Electrical engineers88,12090
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school86,16090
Administrative services managers83,52040
Sales and related workers, all other80,23030
Computer systems analysts79,25050
Physical therapists76,62050
Electrical power-line installers and repairers75,680100
Civil engineers73,080140
Industrial machinery mechanics73,060170
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers71,06060
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products70,120290
Cost estimators70,09040
Loan officers69,010120
Zoologists and wildlife biologists67,04070
Network and computer systems administrators66,85050
Business operations specialists, all other65,450180
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers65,230130
Network systems and data communications analysts65,20050
Registered nurses65,100950
Instructional coordinators64,73040
Speech-language pathologists63,90050
Biological scientists, all other61,93030
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers61,86030
Public relations specialists60,84050
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers60,330200
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other60,31060
Vocational education teachers, secondary school59,54080
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators59,35060
Accountants and auditors57,950210
Property, real estate, and community association managers57,78040
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education56,970290
Medical and public health social workers56,41040
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation56,39060
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers56,390120
Radiologic technologists and technicians56,010100
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists55,94050
Telecommunications line installers and repairers55,62050
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products54,47050
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education52,820240

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