| North Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 38,700 |
| Mean wage | $61.66 |
| Entry wage | $31.80 |
| 10th percentile wage | $26.87 |
| 50th percentile wage | $55.66 |
| 90th percentile wage | N/A |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 8,120 | 21% |
| Financial Activities | 8,070 | 20.9% |
| Education and Health Services | 6,200 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 5,560 | 14.4% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 4,310 | 11.1% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Financial Activities | 8,070 | $65.05 |
| Manufacturing | 5,560 | $61.56 |
| Professional and Business Services | 8,120 | $61.40 |
| Information | 1,020 | $58.93 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 4,310 | $48.90 |
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