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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment4,040
Mean wage$16.71
Entry wage$12.53
10th percentile wage$11.33
50th percentile wage$16.62
90th percentile wage$22.73
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services2,39059.1%
Professional and Business Services57014.2%
Other Services2706.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2105.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services2,39017.33
Construction17.29
Professional and Business Services57017.11
Financial Activities11016.72
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.62 $19.94 -$3.32
2016$15.97+4.1%$19.16+4.1%-$3.19
2015$15.58+2.5%$18.69+2.5%-$3.11
2014$15.27+2.0%$18.32+2.0%-$3.05
2013$14.97+2.0%$17.96+2.0%-$2.98
2012$14.71+1.7%$17.65+1.7%-$2.93
2011$14.45+1.8%$17.33+1.8%-$2.88
2010$14.22+1.6%$17.06+1.6%-$2.83
2009$13.95+1.9%$16.74+1.9%-$2.78
2008$13.57+2.8%$16.28+2.8%-$2.71
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.62 $22.43 -$5.81
2016$15.97+4.1%$21.71+3.3%-$5.74
2015$15.58+2.5%$21.26+2.1%-$5.68
2014$15.27+2.0%$20.80+2.2%-$5.53
2013$14.97+2.0%$20.38+2.1%-$5.41
2012$14.71+1.7%$20.03+1.7%-$5.32
2011$14.45+1.8%$19.72+1.6%-$5.27
2010$14.22+1.6%$19.39+1.7%-$5.17
2009$13.95+1.9%$19.13+1.4%-$5.17
2008$13.57+2.8%$18.64+2.6%-$5.06
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
North Central $16.624,040
Southwest $16.572,900
Northwest $15.562,160
South Central $14.553,110
Eastern $13.981,040
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.624,040
South Central $14.553,110
Southwest $16.572,900
Northwest $15.562,160
Eastern $13.981,040
Wages in other areas
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