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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment4,500
Mean wage$19.92
Entry wage$13.04
10th percentile wage$12.08
50th percentile wage$18.17
90th percentile wage$31.85
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities3,76083.6%
Manufacturing2906.5%
Professional and Business Services1403.1%
Education and Health Services501.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration30$28.91
Education and Health Services50$18.80
Manufacturing290$18.37
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities3,760$18.36
Light Truck Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes Couriers and Messengers (43-5021) and Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$18.17 $16.97  $1.20
2019$17.11+6.2%$15.98 +6.2%$1.13
2018$16.50+3.7%$15.41 +3.7%$1.09
2017$15.94+3.5%$14.89 +3.5%$1.05
2016$15.41+3.5%$14.39 +3.5%$1.02
2015$15.05+2.4%$14.05 +2.4%$0.99
2014$14.71+2.3%$13.74 +2.3%$0.97
2013$14.47+1.6%$13.52 +1.6%$0.96
2012$14.14+2.4%$13.20 +2.4%$0.93
2011$13.96+1.2%$13.04 +1.2%$0.92
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$18.17 $24.42  -$6.25
2019$17.11+6.2%$23.43 +4.2%-$6.31
2018$16.50+3.7%$22.72 +3.1%-$6.21
2017$15.94+3.5%$22.11 +2.8%-$6.16
2016$15.41+3.5%$21.60 +2.3%-$6.19
2015$15.05+2.4%$21.15 +2.1%-$6.10
2014$14.71+2.3%$20.70 +2.2%-$5.98
2013$14.47+1.6%$20.28 +2.1%-$5.80
2012$14.14+2.4%$19.93 +1.7%-$5.79
2011$13.96+1.2%$19.62 +1.6%-$5.65
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
North Central $18.174,500
Southwest $17.872,230
South Central $17.262,770
Northwest $17.071,320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.174,500
South Central $17.262,770
Southwest $17.872,230
Eastern $15.261,680
Wages in other areas
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