| North Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 16,150 |
| Mean wage | $14.12 |
| Entry wage | $9.97 |
| 10th percentile wage | $9.45 |
| 50th percentile wage | $12.07 |
| 90th percentile wage | $22.11 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Education and Health Services | 9,030 | 55.9% |
| Other Services | 3,220 | 19.9% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 2,130 | 13.2% |
| Public Administration | 1,150 | 7.1% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 200 | 1.2% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Financial Activities | | $14.06 |
| Other Services | 3,220 | $13.04 |
| Professional and Business Services | 130 | $12.96 |
| Education and Health Services | 9,030 | $12.06 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 2,130 | $11.98 |
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