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North Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,160
Mean wage26.19
Entry wage19.62
10th percentile wage18.04
50th percentile wage26.38
90th percentile wage35.03
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction64055.6%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities29025.2%
Other Services604.8%
Education & Health Services403.3%
Public Administration201.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services33.10
Education & Health Services4029.23
Other Services6027.57
Public Administration2027.54
Financial Activities27.35
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.19 $23.64  $2.55
2014$26.06+.5%$23.52 +.5%$2.54
2013$25.53+2.1%$23.04 +2.1%$2.49
2012$24.99+2.1%$22.56 +2.1%$2.43
2011$24.63+1.5%$22.23 +1.5%$2.40
2010$24.09+2.2%$21.75 +2.2%$2.35
2009$23.81+1.2%$21.49 +1.2%$2.32
2008$23.41+1.7%$21.13 +1.7%$2.28
2007$22.72+3.0%$20.51 +3.0%$2.21
2006$22.06+3.0%$19.91 +3.0%$2.15
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.19 $27.00  -$0.80
2014$26.06+.5%$26.78 +.8%-$0.71
2013$25.53+2.1%$26.21 +2.2%-$0.68
2012$24.99+2.1%$25.68 +2.1%-$0.68
2011$24.63+1.5%$25.24 +1.7%-$0.61
2010$24.09+2.2%$24.84 +1.6%-$0.75
2009$23.81+1.2%$24.42 +1.7%-$0.61
2008$23.41+1.7%$24.09 +1.4%-$0.68
2007$22.72+3.0%$23.48 +2.6%-$0.75
2006$22.06+3.0%$22.73 +3.3%-$0.67

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
South Central 29.35 820
Southwest 26.24 640
North Central 26.19 1,160
Northwest 25.04 500
Eastern 23.68 450
Highest Employment
North Central 26.19 1,160
South Central 29.35 820
Southwest 26.24 640
Northwest 25.04 500
Eastern 23.68 450
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