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North Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment3,800
Mean wage16.09
Entry wage12.10
10th percentile wage10.99
50th percentile wage15.96
90th percentile wage21.90
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services2,22058.6%
Professional & Business Services41010.8%
Other Services2907.7%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities2105.6%
Information1604.3%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services41017.91
Education & Health Services2,22016.51
Construction4016.49
Manufacturing13016.41
Trade, Transportation & Utilities21015.88
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.09 $20.18  -$4.09
2014$15.99+.7%$20.05 +.7%-$4.06
2013$15.67+2.0%$19.66 +2.0%-$3.98
2012$15.36+2.0%$19.26 +2.0%-$3.90
2011$15.10+1.7%$18.94 +1.7%-$3.83
2010$14.82+1.8%$18.59 +1.8%-$3.76
2009$14.59+1.6%$18.30 +1.6%-$3.70
2008$14.32+1.9%$17.95 +1.9%-$3.63
2007$13.92+2.8%$17.46 +2.8%-$3.53
2006$13.48+3.3%$16.91 +3.3%-$3.42
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.09 $27.00  -$10.91
2014$15.99+.7%$26.78 +.8%-$10.79
2013$15.67+2.0%$26.21 +2.2%-$10.53
2012$15.36+2.0%$25.68 +2.1%-$10.31
2011$15.10+1.7%$25.24 +1.7%-$10.13
2010$14.82+1.8%$24.84 +1.6%-$10.01
2009$14.59+1.6%$24.42 +1.7%-$9.83
2008$14.32+1.9%$24.09 +1.4%-$9.77
2007$13.92+2.8%$23.48 +2.6%-$9.55
2006$13.48+3.3%$22.73 +3.3%-$9.24

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 16.62 2,630
North Central 16.09 3,800
South Central 15.83 2,950
Northwest 15.43 1,920
Eastern 14.56 1,210
Highest Employment
North Central 16.09 3,800
South Central 15.83 2,950
Southwest 16.62 2,630
Northwest 15.43 1,920
Eastern 14.56 1,210
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