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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment16,660
Mean wage$13.26
Entry wage$9.55
10th percentile wage$9.37
50th percentile wage$11.03
90th percentile wage$19.55
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities15,80094.8%
Professional and Business Services1801.1%
Manufacturing1300.8%
Other Services1000.6%
Education and Health Services900.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services90$15.94
Trade, Transportation and Utilities15,800$11.08
Manufacturing130$10.31
Leisure and Hospitality$10.11
Professional and Business Services180$9.56
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.03 $14.02  -$2.99
2015$10.88+1.3%$13.83 +1.3%-$2.95
2014$10.57+2.9%$13.44 +2.9%-$2.86
2013$10.32+2.5%$13.12 +2.5%-$2.79
2012$10.11+2.1%$12.85 +2.1%-$2.74
2011$9.91+2.0%$12.59 +2.0%-$2.68
2010$9.68+2.4%$12.31 +2.4%-$2.62
2009$9.64+.5%$12.25 +.5%-$2.61
2008$9.62+.2%$12.22 +.2%-$2.60
2007$9.35+2.8%$11.89 +2.8%-$2.53
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.03 $21.85  -$10.82
2015$10.88+1.3%$21.24 +2.9%-$10.35
2014$10.57+2.9%$20.78 +2.2%-$10.21
2013$10.32+2.5%$20.37 +2.1%-$10.04
2012$10.11+2.1%$20.02 +1.7%-$9.90
2011$9.91+2.0%$19.70 +1.6%-$9.79
2010$9.68+2.4%$19.37 +1.7%-$9.68
2009$9.64+.5%$19.11 +1.4%-$9.47
2008$9.62+.2%$18.62 +2.6%-$9.00
2007$9.35+2.8%$18.02 +3.3%-$8.67
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 $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
North Central $11.03 16,660
Eastern $10.97 5,990
South Central $10.96 11,160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.03 16,660
South Central $10.96 11,160
Southwest $11.92 10,200
Northwest $11.15 8,730
Eastern $10.97 5,990
Wages in other areas
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