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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment90
Mean wage$32.90
Entry wage$26.49
10th percentile wage$25.53
50th percentile wage$32.08
90th percentile wage$44.29
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing3039.2%
Professional and Business Services1014.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing3036.89
Professional and Business Services1028.07
Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021)
Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.08 $26.39 $5.69
2016$31.33+2.4%$25.77+2.4%$5.56
2015$30.73+2.0%$25.28+2.0%$5.45
2014$30.15+1.9%$24.80+1.9%$5.35
2013$29.58+1.9%$24.33+1.9%$5.25
2012$29.00+2.0%$23.86+2.0%$5.14
2011$28.55+1.6%$23.49+1.6%$5.06
2010$28.05+1.8%$23.08+1.8%$4.98
2009$27.75+1.1%$22.83+1.1%$4.92
2008$26.93+3.1%$22.15+3.1%$4.78
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.08 $22.43 $9.65
2016$31.33+2.4%$21.71+3.3%$9.62
2015$30.73+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$9.47
2014$30.15+1.9%$20.80+2.2%$9.35
2013$29.58+1.9%$20.38+2.1%$9.19
2012$29.00+2.0%$20.03+1.7%$8.97
2011$28.55+1.6%$19.72+1.6%$8.83
2010$28.05+1.8%$19.39+1.7%$8.66
2009$27.75+1.1%$19.13+1.4%$8.63
2008$26.93+3.1%$18.64+2.6%$8.29
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $36.0830
North Central $32.0890
Northwest $31.5430
South Central $28.8070
Southwest $24.65110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $24.65110
North Central $32.0890
South Central $28.8070
Northwest $31.5430
Eastern $36.0830
Wages in other areas
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