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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,990
Mean wage$45.87
Entry wage$33.56
10th percentile wage$31.40
50th percentile wage$45.57
90th percentile wage$61.79
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services1,74043.5%
Financial Activities1,34033.4%
Information4009.9%
Manufacturing2807%
Education and Health Services701.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities1,340$50.68
Manufacturing280$48.79
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$45.11
Education and Health Services70$43.33
Professional and Business Services1,740$42.78
Software Developers, Applications (15-1132)
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficienc
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$45.57 $42.43  $3.14
2015$44.41+2.6%$41.35 +2.6%$3.06
2014$43.58+1.9%$40.58 +1.9%$3.00
2013$42.75+1.9%$39.80 +1.9%$2.95
2012$41.92+2.0%$39.03 +2.0%$2.89
2011$41.27+1.6%$38.42 +1.6%$2.84
2010$40.54+1.8%$37.75 +1.8%$2.79
2009$40.11+1.1%$37.35 +1.1%$2.76
2008$38.92+3.1%$36.23 +3.1%$2.68
2007$37.61+3.5%$35.02 +3.5%$2.59
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$45.57 $21.85  $23.72
2015$44.41+2.6%$21.24 +2.9%$23.17
2014$43.58+1.9%$20.78 +2.2%$22.80
2013$42.75+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%$22.38
2012$41.92+2.0%$20.02 +1.7%$21.90
2011$41.27+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%$21.56
2010$40.54+1.8%$19.37 +1.7%$21.17
2009$40.11+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%$21.00
2008$38.92+3.1%$18.62 +2.6%$20.30
2007$37.61+3.5%$18.02 +3.3%$19.59
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 $49.02 1,880
South Central $46.25 1,470
North Central $45.57 3,990
Eastern $42.13 450
Northwest $36.26 720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $45.57 3,990
Southwest $49.02 1,880
South Central $46.25 1,470
Northwest $36.26 720
Eastern $42.13 450
Wages in other areas
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