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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment800
Mean wage$13.40
Entry wage$11.49
10th percentile wage$11.02
50th percentile wage$12.37
90th percentile wage$17.54
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Other Services49061.0%
Education and Health Services21026.3%
Leisure and Hospitality9010.7%
Financial Activities202.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services210$14.97
Financial Activities20$13.09
Other Services490$12.08
Leisure and Hospitality90$11.89
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (51-6011)
Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.37 $21.12  -$8.75
2019$11.87+4.2%$20.27 +4.2%-$8.39
2018$11.53+2.9%$19.69 +2.9%-$8.15
2017$11.18+3.1%$19.09 +3.1%-$7.91
2016$10.88+2.8%$18.58 +2.8%-$7.69
2015$10.62+2.4%$18.14 +2.4%-$7.51
2014$10.38+2.3%$17.72 +2.3%-$7.34
2013$10.18+1.9%$17.39 +1.9%-$7.20
2012$10.02+1.7%$17.10 +1.7%-$7.08
2011$9.85+1.6%$16.83 +1.6%-$6.97
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.37 $24.42  -$12.05
2019$11.87+4.2%$23.43 +4.2%-$11.55
2018$11.53+2.9%$22.72 +3.1%-$11.18
2017$11.18+3.1%$22.11 +2.8%-$10.92
2016$10.88+2.8%$21.60 +2.3%-$10.72
2015$10.62+2.4%$21.15 +2.1%-$10.52
2014$10.38+2.3%$20.70 +2.2%-$10.31
2013$10.18+1.9%$20.28 +2.1%-$10.09
2012$10.02+1.7%$19.93 +1.7%-$9.91
2011$9.85+1.6%$19.62 +1.6%-$9.76
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $14.37300
Northwest $13.59210
South Central $12.61590
Eastern $12.37180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.37800
South Central $12.61590
Southwest $14.37300
Northwest $13.59210
Wages in other areas
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