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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$16.87
Entry wage$11.98
10th percentile wage$10.44
50th percentile wage$16.68
90th percentile wage$23.84
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$16.90
Carpet Installers (47-2041)
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials. Exclude "Floor Layers, Ex. Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles" (47-2042).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.68 $25.04  -$8.36
2015$16.29+2.4%$24.45 +2.4%-$8.16
2014$15.94+2.2%$23.93 +2.2%-$7.98
2013$15.70+1.5%$23.57 +1.5%-$7.86
2012$15.56+.9%$23.36 +.9%-$7.80
2011$15.33+1.5%$23.02 +1.5%-$7.68
2010$15.16+1.2%$22.76 +1.2%-$7.59
2009$15.00+1.1%$22.52 +1.1%-$7.51
2008$14.50+3.4%$21.77 +3.4%-$7.26
2007$13.95+4.0%$20.94 +4.0%-$6.99
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.68 $21.85  -$5.17
2015$16.29+2.4%$21.24 +2.9%-$4.94
2014$15.94+2.2%$20.78 +2.2%-$4.84
2013$15.70+1.5%$20.37 +2.1%-$4.66
2012$15.56+.9%$20.02 +1.7%-$4.45
2011$15.33+1.5%$19.70 +1.6%-$4.36
2010$15.16+1.2%$19.37 +1.7%-$4.20
2009$15.00+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%-$4.10
2008$14.50+3.4%$18.62 +2.6%-$4.11
2007$13.95+4.0%$18.02 +3.3%-$4.07
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
Northwest $18.63  
North Central $16.68  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.68  
Northwest $18.63  
Wages in other areas
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