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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment620
Mean wage$12.69
Entry wage$9.81
10th percentile wage$9.46
50th percentile wage$11.04
90th percentile wage$18.73
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services39062.4%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services390$11.07
Professional and Business Services$10.77
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (39-2021)
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks. Exclude "Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers" (31-9096).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.04 $12.07  -$1.03
2015$10.75+2.7%$11.75 +2.7%-$1.00
2014$10.53+2.0%$11.52 +2.0%-$0.98
2013$10.40+1.3%$11.37 +1.3%-$0.97
2012$10.25+1.5%$11.20 +1.5%-$0.95
2011$10.11+1.4%$11.05 +1.4%-$0.94
2010$10.00+1.1%$10.93 +1.1%-$0.93
2009$9.80+2.0%$10.72 +2.0%-$0.91
2008$9.54+2.8%$10.42 +2.8%-$0.88
2007$9.16+4.1%$10.02 +4.1%-$0.85
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.04 $21.85  -$10.81
2015$10.75+2.7%$21.24 +2.9%-$10.49
2014$10.53+2.0%$20.78 +2.2%-$10.25
2013$10.40+1.3%$20.37 +2.1%-$9.96
2012$10.25+1.5%$20.02 +1.7%-$9.76
2011$10.11+1.4%$19.70 +1.6%-$9.59
2010$10.00+1.1%$19.37 +1.7%-$9.37
2009$9.80+2.0%$19.11 +1.4%-$9.30
2008$9.54+2.8%$18.62 +2.6%-$9.08
2007$9.16+4.1%$18.02 +3.3%-$8.86
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $11.95 540
Eastern $11.10 280
North Central $11.04 620
Northwest $10.77 420
South Central $10.32 310
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.04 620
Southwest $11.95 540
Northwest $10.77 420
South Central $10.32 310
Eastern $11.10 280
Wages in other areas
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