| North Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 39,440 |
| Mean wage | $11.79 |
| Entry wage | $9.49 |
| 10th percentile wage | $9.39 |
| 50th percentile wage | $9.83 |
| 90th percentile wage | $16.94 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 33,700 | 85.5% |
| Education and Health Services | 3,270 | 8.3% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1,380 | 3.5% |
| Other Services | 720 | 1.8% |
| Public Administration | 160 | 0.4% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 160 | $18.68 |
| Financial Activities | | $15.84 |
| Education and Health Services | 3,270 | $12.19 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1,380 | $10.96 |
| Information | | $10.28 |
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