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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment270
Mean wage$25.62
Entry wage$20.46
10th percentile wage$16.01
50th percentile wage$27.94
90th percentile wage$28.53
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities270100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities270$27.94
Postal Service Clerks (43-5051)
Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags according to State, address, or other scheme; and examine mail for correct postage.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.94 $19.53  $8.41
2015$26.93+3.8%$18.82 +3.8%$8.11
2014$26.40+2.0%$18.45 +2.0%$7.95
2013$25.87+2.0%$18.09 +2.0%$7.79
2012$25.43+1.7%$17.78 +1.7%$7.66
2011$24.97+1.8%$17.46 +1.8%$7.52
2010$24.58+1.6%$17.18 +1.6%$7.40
2009$24.12+1.9%$16.86 +1.9%$7.26
2008$23.46+2.8%$16.40 +2.8%$7.06
2007$22.71+3.3%$15.87 +3.3%$6.84
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.94 $21.85  $6.09
2015$26.93+3.8%$21.24 +2.9%$5.69
2014$26.40+2.0%$20.78 +2.2%$5.62
2013$25.87+2.0%$20.37 +2.1%$5.51
2012$25.43+1.7%$20.02 +1.7%$5.42
2011$24.97+1.8%$19.70 +1.6%$5.27
2010$24.58+1.6%$19.37 +1.7%$5.21
2009$24.12+1.9%$19.11 +1.4%$5.01
2008$23.46+2.8%$18.62 +2.6%$4.84
2007$22.71+3.3%$18.02 +3.3%$4.68
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
South Central $27.95 200
Southwest $27.95 180
Eastern $27.94 170
North Central $27.94 270
Northwest $27.94 190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.94 270
South Central $27.95 200
Northwest $27.94 190
Southwest $27.95 180
Eastern $27.94 170
Wages in other areas
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