| North Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 2,530 |
| Mean wage | $24.62 |
| Entry wage | $16.28 |
| 10th percentile wage | $15.50 |
| 50th percentile wage | $24.09 |
| 90th percentile wage | $35.54 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 2,150 | 85.1% |
| Financial Activities | 320 | 12.7% |
| Public Administration | 20 | 0.7% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 20 | $37.78 |
| Financial Activities | 320 | $27.64 |
| Professional and Business Services | 2,150 | $23.07 |
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| Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011) |
| Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $24.09 | | $38.55 |
| -$14.46 | | 2015 | $23.48 | +2.6% | $37.57 |
+2.6% | -$14.09 | | 2014 | $23.04 | +1.9% | $36.87 |
+1.9% | -$13.82 | | 2013 | $22.60 | +1.9% | $36.16 |
+1.9% | -$13.56 | | 2012 | $22.16 | +2.0% | $35.46 |
+2.0% | -$13.30 | | 2011 | $21.81 | +1.6% | $34.91 |
+1.6% | -$13.09 | | 2010 | $21.43 | +1.8% | $34.30 |
+1.8% | -$12.86 | | 2009 | $21.20 | +1.1% | $33.93 |
+1.1% | -$12.72 | | 2008 | $20.57 | +3.1% | $32.92 |
+3.1% | -$12.34 | | 2007 | $19.88 | +3.5% | $31.82 |
+3.5% | -$11.93 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $24.09 | | $21.85 |
| $2.24 | | 2015 | $23.48 | +2.6% | $21.24 |
+2.9% | $2.24 | | 2014 | $23.04 | +1.9% | $20.78 |
+2.2% | $2.25 | | 2013 | $22.60 | +1.9% | $20.37 |
+2.1% | $2.23 | | 2012 | $22.16 | +2.0% | $20.02 |
+1.7% | $2.14 | | 2011 | $21.81 | +1.6% | $19.70 |
+1.6% | $2.11 | | 2010 | $21.43 | +1.8% | $19.37 |
+1.7% | $2.06 | | 2009 | $21.20 | +1.1% | $19.11 |
+1.4% | $2.10 | | 2008 | $20.57 | +3.1% | $18.62 |
+2.6% | $1.95 | | 2007 | $19.88 | +3.5% | $18.02 |
+3.3% | $1.86 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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