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North Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment200
Mean wage25.92
Entry wage14.92
10th percentile wage12.76
50th percentile wage24.04
90th percentile wage36.84
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities18090.7%
Professional & Business Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities18026.90
Professional & Business Services16.25
Cargo and Freight Agents (43-5011)
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals, and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$25.92 $20.18  $5.74
2014$25.75+.7%$20.05 +.7%$5.70
2013$25.25+2.0%$19.66 +2.0%$5.59
2012$24.74+2.0%$19.26 +2.0%$5.48
2011$24.32+1.7%$18.94 +1.7%$5.39
2010$23.88+1.8%$18.59 +1.8%$5.29
2009$23.50+1.6%$18.30 +1.6%$5.20
2008$23.06+1.9%$17.95 +1.9%$5.11
2007$22.43+2.8%$17.46 +2.8%$4.97
2006$21.72+3.3%$16.91 +3.3%$4.81
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$25.92 $27.00  -$1.08
2014$25.75+.7%$26.78 +.8%-$1.02
2013$25.25+2.0%$26.21 +2.2%-$0.95
2012$24.74+2.0%$25.68 +2.1%-$0.93
2011$24.32+1.7%$25.24 +1.7%-$0.91
2010$23.88+1.8%$24.84 +1.6%-$0.96
2009$23.50+1.6%$24.42 +1.7%-$0.92
2008$23.06+1.9%$24.09 +1.4%-$1.03
2007$22.43+2.8%$23.48 +2.6%-$1.04
2006$21.72+3.3%$22.73 +3.3%-$1.01

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 40.44 290
North Central 25.92 200
South Central 25.40 60
Northwest 23.25 50
Eastern 21.08  
Highest Employment
Southwest 40.44 290
North Central 25.92 200
South Central 25.40 60
Northwest 23.25 50
Eastern 21.08  
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