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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment900
Mean wage$25.07
Entry wage$17.61
10th percentile wage$15.28
50th percentile wage$27.37
90th percentile wage$31.54
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities83092.4%
Public Administration101.4%
Financial Activities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities830$27.62
Public Administration10$18.14
Financial Activities$15.54
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (53-3052)
Drive bus or motor coach incl. regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.37 $16.97  $10.40
2019$25.78+6.2%$15.98 +6.2%$9.79
2018$24.86+3.7%$15.41 +3.7%$9.45
2017$24.01+3.5%$14.89 +3.5%$9.12
2016$23.21+3.5%$14.39 +3.5%$8.82
2015$22.66+2.4%$14.05 +2.4%$8.61
2014$22.16+2.3%$13.74 +2.3%$8.42
2013$21.80+1.6%$13.52 +1.6%$8.28
2012$21.30+2.4%$13.20 +2.4%$8.09
2011$21.03+1.2%$13.04 +1.2%$7.99
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.37 $24.42  $2.95
2019$25.78+6.2%$23.43 +4.2%$2.35
2018$24.86+3.7%$22.72 +3.1%$2.14
2017$24.01+3.5%$22.11 +2.8%$1.91
2016$23.21+3.5%$21.60 +2.3%$1.61
2015$22.66+2.4%$21.15 +2.1%$1.51
2014$22.16+2.3%$20.70 +2.2%$1.46
2013$21.80+1.6%$20.28 +2.1%$1.52
2012$21.30+2.4%$19.93 +1.7%$1.36
2011$21.03+1.2%$19.62 +1.6%$1.41
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 $28.27410
North Central $27.37900
South Central $26.01400
Eastern $23.0470
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.37900
Southwest $28.27410
South Central $26.01400
Northwest $22.55120
Wages in other areas
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