| North Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 10,700 |
| Mean wage | $23.53 |
| Entry wage | $11.43 |
| 10th percentile wage | $10.34 |
| 50th percentile wage | $21.77 |
| 90th percentile wage | $39.59 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Public Administration | 5,530 | 51.6% |
| Professional and Business Services | 3,350 | 31.3% |
| Education and Health Services | 1,020 | 9.5% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 300 | 2.8% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 250 | 2.4% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 5,530 | $31.04 |
| Manufacturing | 50 | $21.91 |
| Education and Health Services | 1,020 | $16.78 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 300 | $15.44 |
| Financial Activities | 80 | $12.96 |
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