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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment320
Mean wage$36.34
Entry wage$26.90
10th percentile wage$25.01
50th percentile wage$36.36
90th percentile wage$48.71
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services20063.7%
Public Administration12036.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services200$38.09
Public Administration120$34.93
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$36.36 $25.04  $11.32
2015$35.51+2.4%$24.45 +2.4%$11.06
2014$34.75+2.2%$23.93 +2.2%$10.82
2013$34.22+1.5%$23.57 +1.5%$10.65
2012$33.93+.9%$23.36 +.9%$10.56
2011$33.43+1.5%$23.02 +1.5%$10.41
2010$33.05+1.2%$22.76 +1.2%$10.29
2009$32.69+1.1%$22.52 +1.1%$10.18
2008$31.61+3.4%$21.77 +3.4%$9.84
2007$30.41+4.0%$20.94 +4.0%$9.47
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$36.36 $21.85  $14.51
2015$35.51+2.4%$21.24 +2.9%$14.27
2014$34.75+2.2%$20.78 +2.2%$13.96
2013$34.22+1.5%$20.37 +2.1%$13.85
2012$33.93+.9%$20.02 +1.7%$13.91
2011$33.43+1.5%$19.70 +1.6%$13.73
2010$33.05+1.2%$19.37 +1.7%$13.68
2009$32.69+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%$13.59
2008$31.61+3.4%$18.62 +2.6%$12.99
2007$30.41+4.0%$18.02 +3.3%$12.38
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 $37.16 130
North Central $36.36 320
Eastern $34.81 130
Northwest $34.08 70
South Central $33.19 230
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $36.36 320
South Central $33.19 230
Eastern $34.81 130
Southwest $37.16 130
Northwest $34.08 70
Wages in other areas
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