| North Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 16,370 |
| Mean wage | $15.71 |
| Entry wage | $10.20 |
| 10th percentile wage | $9.54 |
| 50th percentile wage | $13.84 |
| 90th percentile wage | $25.42 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Professional and Business Services | 8,340 | 51% |
| Education and Health Services | 3,650 | 22.3% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 1,770 | 10.8% |
| Public Administration | 820 | 5% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 690 | 4.2% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 820 | $19.99 |
| Education and Health Services | 3,650 | $17.95 |
| Information | 30 | $16.35 |
| Construction | 110 | $15.04 |
| Manufacturing | 270 | $14.13 |
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