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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,020
Mean wage$28.09
Entry wage$19.07
10th percentile wage$17.22
50th percentile wage$27.52
90th percentile wage$38.05
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services1,77087.9%
Financial Activities1809.0%
Manufacturing301.3%
Public Administration200.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration2037.67
Manufacturing3034.92
Financial Activities18028.59
Professional and Business Services1,77027.25
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.52 $37.95 -$10.43
2016$26.88+2.4%$37.06+2.4%-$10.18
2015$26.36+2.0%$36.35+2.0%-$9.99
2014$25.87+1.9%$35.67+1.9%-$9.80
2013$25.37+1.9%$34.99+1.9%-$9.61
2012$24.88+2.0%$34.31+2.0%-$9.42
2011$24.49+1.6%$33.78+1.6%-$9.28
2010$24.06+1.8%$33.18+1.8%-$9.12
2009$23.81+1.1%$32.83+1.1%-$9.02
2008$23.10+3.1%$31.85+3.1%-$8.75
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.52 $22.43 $5.09
2016$26.88+2.4%$21.71+3.3%$5.16
2015$26.36+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$5.10
2014$25.87+1.9%$20.80+2.2%$5.06
2013$25.37+1.9%$20.38+2.1%$4.99
2012$24.88+2.0%$20.03+1.7%$4.84
2011$24.49+1.6%$19.72+1.6%$4.77
2010$24.06+1.8%$19.39+1.7%$4.68
2009$23.81+1.1%$19.13+1.4%$4.68
2008$23.10+3.1%$18.64+2.6%$4.46
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
Southwest $28.171,080
North Central $27.522,020
Eastern $25.86340
South Central $24.76940
Northwest $22.05520
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.522,020
Southwest $28.171,080
South Central $24.76940
Northwest $22.05520
Eastern $25.86340
Wages in other areas
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