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North Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage33.07
Entry wage31.95
10th percentile wage30.31
50th percentile wage33.62
90th percentile wage36.97
Meter Readers, Utilities (43-5041)
Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$33.07 $20.18  $12.89
2014$32.86+.7%$20.05 +.7%$12.81
2013$32.21+2.0%$19.66 +2.0%$12.56
2012$31.57+2.0%$19.26 +2.0%$12.30
2011$31.03+1.7%$18.94 +1.7%$12.10
2010$30.47+1.8%$18.59 +1.8%$11.88
2009$29.99+1.6%$18.30 +1.6%$11.69
2008$29.42+1.9%$17.95 +1.9%$11.47
2007$28.62+2.8%$17.46 +2.8%$11.15
2006$27.71+3.3%$16.91 +3.3%$10.80
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.07 $27.00  $6.07
2014$32.86+.7%$26.78 +.8%$6.08
2013$32.21+2.0%$26.21 +2.2%$6.00
2012$31.57+2.0%$25.68 +2.1%$5.89
2011$31.03+1.7%$25.24 +1.7%$5.79
2010$30.47+1.8%$24.84 +1.6%$5.63
2009$29.99+1.6%$24.42 +1.7%$5.56
2008$29.42+1.9%$24.09 +1.4%$5.33
2007$28.62+2.8%$23.48 +2.6%$5.14
2006$27.71+3.3%$22.73 +3.3%$4.98

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
North Central 33.07 60
Southwest 29.90 20
South Central 27.65 80
Northwest 24.69 20
Eastern 24.34 10
Highest Employment
South Central 27.65 80
North Central 33.07 60
Southwest 29.90 20
Northwest 24.69 20
Eastern 24.34 10
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