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North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$31.89
Entry wage$19.73
10th percentile wage$17.12
50th percentile wage$34.18
90th percentile wage$45.68
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$35.72
Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021)
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions. Exclude "Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators" (53-7032).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$34.18 $17.13 $17.05
2017$33.65+1.6%$16.86+1.6%$16.78
2016$32.51+3.5%$16.29+3.5%$16.21
2015$31.41+3.5%$15.74+3.5%$15.67
2014$30.68+2.4%$15.38+2.4%$15.30
2013$29.99+2.3%$15.03+2.3%$14.96
2012$29.51+1.6%$14.79+1.6%$14.72
2011$28.83+2.4%$14.45+2.4%$14.38
2010$28.47+1.2%$14.27+1.2%$14.20
2009$27.94+1.9%$14.00+1.9%$13.94
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$34.18 $22.90 $11.28
2017$33.65+1.6%$22.66+1.1%$10.99
2016$32.51+3.5%$22.05+2.8%$10.46
2015$31.41+3.5%$21.55+2.3%$9.87
2014$30.68+2.4%$21.10+2.1%$9.58
2013$29.99+2.3%$20.64+2.2%$9.35
2012$29.51+1.6%$20.23+2.1%$9.28
2011$28.83+2.4%$19.88+1.7%$8.94
2010$28.47+1.2%$19.57+1.6%$8.90
2009$27.94+1.9%$19.24+1.7%$8.70
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$34.18 
Eastern$29.1230
Southwest$18.27 
South Central$17.8790
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$17.8790
Eastern$29.1230
North Central$34.18 
Southwest$18.27 
Wages in other areas
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