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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,000
Mean wage$34.53
Entry wage$26.26
10th percentile wage$25.16
50th percentile wage$32.23
90th percentile wage$47.65
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction79078.5%
Professional and Business Services13012.6%
Education and Health Services505.1%
Public Administration201.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services50$33.18
Construction790$32.42
Professional and Business Services130$31.58
Public Administration20$31.03
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152)
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$32.23 $28.22 $4.01
2018$31.82+1.3%$27.86+1.3%$3.96
2017$31.22+1.9%$27.34+1.9%$3.88
2016$30.39+2.8%$26.61+2.8%$3.78
2015$29.48+3.1%$25.81+3.1%$3.67
2014$29.00+1.7%$25.39+1.7%$3.61
2013$28.37+2.2%$24.84+2.2%$3.53
2012$27.94+1.5%$24.47+1.5%$3.48
2011$27.70+.9%$24.26+.9%$3.45
2010$27.30+1.5%$23.90+1.5%$3.40
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$32.23 $23.42 $8.81
2018$31.82+1.3%$23.21+.9%$8.61
2017$31.22+1.9%$22.51+3.1%$8.72
2016$30.39+2.8%$21.90+2.8%$8.48
2015$29.48+3.1%$21.40+2.3%$8.07
2014$29.00+1.7%$20.96+2.1%$8.04
2013$28.37+2.2%$20.51+2.2%$7.87
2012$27.94+1.5%$20.09+2.1%$7.85
2011$27.70+.9%$19.75+1.7%$7.96
2010$27.30+1.5%$19.44+1.6%$7.86
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
South Central $38.251,340
North Central $32.231,000
Northwest $27.66620
Eastern $27.451,030
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $38.251,340
Eastern $27.451,030
North Central $32.231,000
Southwest $25.52930
Wages in other areas
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