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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment13,070
Mean wage$15.31
Entry wage$11.53
10th percentile wage$11.02
50th percentile wage$12.61
90th percentile wage$22.39
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities12,32094.3%
Leisure and Hospitality1901.5%
Education and Health Services1701.3%
Financial Activities1501.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services170$15.65
Financial Activities150$14.25
Professional and Business Services150$13.46
Trade, Transportation and Utilities12,320$12.58
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.61 $15.67 -$3.06
2018$12.48+1.1%$15.50+1.1%-$3.02
2017$11.95+4.4%$14.84+4.4%-$2.89
2016$11.59+3.0%$14.41+3.0%-$2.81
2015$11.45+1.2%$14.23+1.2%-$2.77
2014$11.33+1.1%$14.08+1.1%-$2.74
2013$11.01+2.9%$13.68+2.9%-$2.67
2012$10.74+2.5%$13.35+2.5%-$2.60
2011$10.52+2.1%$13.08+2.1%-$2.55
2010$10.31+2.0%$12.82+2.0%-$2.50
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.61 $23.42 -$10.81
2018$12.48+1.1%$23.21+.9%-$10.73
2017$11.95+4.4%$22.51+3.1%-$10.56
2016$11.59+3.0%$21.90+2.8%-$10.30
2015$11.45+1.2%$21.40+2.3%-$9.95
2014$11.33+1.1%$20.96+2.1%-$9.62
2013$11.01+2.9%$20.51+2.2%-$9.50
2012$10.74+2.5%$20.09+2.1%-$9.35
2011$10.52+2.1%$19.75+1.7%-$9.22
2010$10.31+2.0%$19.44+1.6%-$9.12
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $13.9810,100
Northwest $13.027,240
Eastern $12.775,200
South Central $12.738,720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.6113,070
Southwest $13.9810,100
South Central $12.738,720
Northwest $13.027,240
Wages in other areas
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