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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment4,210
Mean wage$25.08
Entry wage$19.21
10th percentile wage$17.06
50th percentile wage$25.14
90th percentile wage$32.56
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,97070.5%
Manufacturing45010.6%
Construction3608.5%
Professional and Business Services3508.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction360$27.83
Manufacturing450$26.78
Public Administration50$26.64
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,970$24.60
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$25.14 $17.30 $7.84
2018$24.64+2.0%$16.95+2.0%$7.68
2017$23.76+3.7%$16.35+3.7%$7.41
2016$22.95+3.5%$15.80+3.5%$7.16
2015$22.18+3.5%$15.27+3.5%$6.92
2014$21.66+2.4%$14.91+2.4%$6.76
2013$21.18+2.3%$14.57+2.3%$6.61
2012$20.84+1.6%$14.34+1.6%$6.50
2011$20.36+2.4%$14.01+2.4%$6.35
2010$20.10+1.2%$13.84+1.2%$6.27
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.14 $23.42 $1.72
2018$24.64+2.0%$23.21+.9%$1.43
2017$23.76+3.7%$22.51+3.1%$1.25
2016$22.95+3.5%$21.90+2.8%$1.05
2015$22.18+3.5%$21.40+2.3%$0.78
2014$21.66+2.4%$20.96+2.1%$0.71
2013$21.18+2.3%$20.51+2.2%$0.67
2012$20.84+1.6%$20.09+2.1%$0.75
2011$20.36+2.4%$19.75+1.7%$0.61
2010$20.10+1.2%$19.44+1.6%$0.67
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 $25.321,790
North Central $25.144,210
South Central $23.962,910
Northwest $23.201,680
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $25.144,210
South Central $23.962,910
Eastern $23.111,940
Southwest $25.321,790
Wages in other areas
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