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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,280
Mean wage$25.47
Entry wage$17.98
10th percentile wage$16.06
50th percentile wage$29.17
90th percentile wage$29.77
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,280100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,280$29.17
Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052)
Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.17 $19.53  $9.64
2015$28.11+3.8%$18.82 +3.8%$9.29
2014$27.56+2.0%$18.45 +2.0%$9.11
2013$27.01+2.0%$18.09 +2.0%$8.93
2012$26.55+1.7%$17.78 +1.7%$8.78
2011$26.07+1.8%$17.46 +1.8%$8.62
2010$25.66+1.6%$17.18 +1.6%$8.48
2009$25.18+1.9%$16.86 +1.9%$8.32
2008$24.49+2.8%$16.40 +2.8%$8.09
2007$23.71+3.3%$15.87 +3.3%$7.83
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.17 $21.85  $7.32
2015$28.11+3.8%$21.24 +2.9%$6.88
2014$27.56+2.0%$20.78 +2.2%$6.78
2013$27.01+2.0%$20.37 +2.1%$6.65
2012$26.55+1.7%$20.02 +1.7%$6.54
2011$26.07+1.8%$19.70 +1.6%$6.37
2010$25.66+1.6%$19.37 +1.7%$6.29
2009$25.18+1.9%$19.11 +1.4%$6.07
2008$24.49+2.8%$18.62 +2.6%$5.87
2007$23.71+3.3%$18.02 +3.3%$5.68
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
North Central $29.17 1,280
South Central $29.17 850
Southwest $29.17 1,000
Northwest $28.67 740
Eastern $27.14 490
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $29.17 1,280
Southwest $29.17 1,000
South Central $29.17 850
Northwest $28.67 740
Eastern $27.14 490
Wages in other areas
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