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North Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,450
Mean wage46.84
Entry wage28.31
10th percentile wage24.02
50th percentile wage44.36
90th percentile wage73.87
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities75051.3%
Manufacturing33022.4%
Information1006.8%
Other Services101.0%
Professional & Business Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Information10050.88
Trade, Transportation & Utilities75047.33
Professional & Business Services47.28
Manufacturing33044.88
Other Services10
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (41-4011)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of post-secondary education.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$46.84 $20.81  $26.03
2014$45.58+2.8%$20.25 +2.8%$25.33
2013$44.28+2.9%$19.67 +2.9%$24.61
2012$43.21+2.5%$19.20 +2.5%$24.01
2011$42.34+2.1%$18.81 +2.1%$23.53
2010$41.50+2.0%$18.44 +2.0%$23.06
2009$40.54+2.4%$18.01 +2.4%$22.53
2008$40.35+.5%$17.93 +.5%$22.42
2007$40.27+.2%$17.89 +.2%$22.38
2006$39.17+2.8%$17.40 +2.8%$21.77
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$46.84 $27.00  $19.84
2014$45.58+2.8%$26.78 +.8%$18.80
2013$44.28+2.9%$26.21 +2.2%$18.08
2012$43.21+2.5%$25.68 +2.1%$17.53
2011$42.34+2.1%$25.24 +1.7%$17.10
2010$41.50+2.0%$24.84 +1.6%$16.65
2009$40.54+2.4%$24.42 +1.7%$16.12
2008$40.35+.5%$24.09 +1.4%$16.26
2007$40.27+.2%$23.48 +2.6%$16.80
2006$39.17+2.8%$22.73 +3.3%$16.44

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Southwest 60.98 1,220
North Central 46.84 1,450
Northwest 46.08 930
South Central 43.48 1,040
Eastern 40.07 150
Highest Employment
North Central 46.84 1,450
Southwest 60.98 1,220
South Central 43.48 1,040
Northwest 46.08 930
Eastern 40.07 150
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