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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment240
Mean wage$19.85
Entry wage$14.81
10th percentile wage$13.38
50th percentile wage$19.01
90th percentile wage$27.97
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing240100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing240$19.01
Chemical Equipment Operators/Tenders (51-9011)
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. Exclude "Chemical Plant and System Operators" (51-8091).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.01 $19.21  -$0.20
2015$18.41+3.3%$18.60 +3.3%-$0.19
2014$17.99+2.3%$18.18 +2.3%-$0.18
2013$17.65+1.9%$17.84 +1.9%-$0.18
2012$17.36+1.7%$17.54 +1.7%-$0.18
2011$17.08+1.6%$17.26 +1.6%-$0.17
2010$16.89+1.1%$17.07 +1.1%-$0.17
2009$16.60+1.8%$16.77 +1.8%-$0.17
2008$16.17+2.7%$16.34 +2.7%-$0.17
2007$15.80+2.3%$15.96 +2.3%-$0.16
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.01 $21.85  -$2.84
2015$18.41+3.3%$21.24 +2.9%-$2.83
2014$17.99+2.3%$20.78 +2.2%-$2.79
2013$17.65+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%-$2.71
2012$17.36+1.7%$20.02 +1.7%-$2.65
2011$17.08+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%-$2.62
2010$16.89+1.1%$19.37 +1.7%-$2.47
2009$16.60+1.8%$19.11 +1.4%-$2.50
2008$16.17+2.7%$18.62 +2.6%-$2.45
2007$15.80+2.3%$18.02 +3.3%-$2.22
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 $24.36  
South Central $21.99 130
North Central $19.01 240
Southwest $12.39 270
Eastern $11.66  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $12.39 270
North Central $19.01 240
South Central $21.99 130
Eastern $11.66  
Northwest $24.36  
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