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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment4,830
Mean wage$34.60
Entry wage$18.63
10th percentile wage$16.83
50th percentile wage$28.42
90th percentile wage$56.87
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3,69076.4%
Manufacturing76015.7%
Professional and Business Services1603.2%
Other Services701.4%
Construction300.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction30$39.36
Manufacturing760$29.51
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3,690$28.33
Other Services70$27.44
Financial Activities$23.82
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.42 $14.02  $14.40
2015$28.04+1.3%$13.83 +1.3%$14.21
2014$27.25+2.9%$13.44 +2.9%$13.80
2013$26.59+2.5%$13.12 +2.5%$13.47
2012$26.05+2.1%$12.85 +2.1%$13.20
2011$25.53+2.0%$12.59 +2.0%$12.94
2010$24.94+2.4%$12.31 +2.4%$12.64
2009$24.83+.5%$12.25 +.5%$12.58
2008$24.78+.2%$12.22 +.2%$12.56
2007$24.10+2.8%$11.89 +2.8%$12.21
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.42 $21.85  $6.57
2015$28.04+1.3%$21.24 +2.9%$6.81
2014$27.25+2.9%$20.78 +2.2%$6.46
2013$26.59+2.5%$20.37 +2.1%$6.22
2012$26.05+2.1%$20.02 +1.7%$6.03
2011$25.53+2.0%$19.70 +1.6%$5.83
2010$24.94+2.4%$19.37 +1.7%$5.57
2009$24.83+.5%$19.11 +1.4%$5.72
2008$24.78+.2%$18.62 +2.6%$6.16
2007$24.10+2.8%$18.02 +3.3%$6.07
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 $34.67 3,340
Eastern $33.64 1,090
Northwest $31.54 2,420
South Central $28.71 3,160
North Central $28.42 4,830
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.42 4,830
Southwest $34.67 3,340
South Central $28.71 3,160
Northwest $31.54 2,420
Eastern $33.64 1,090
Wages in other areas
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