| North Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 16,340 |
| Mean wage | $23.67 |
| Entry wage | $14.41 |
| 10th percentile wage | $12.80 |
| 50th percentile wage | $22.53 |
| 90th percentile wage | $36.96 |
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| Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 6,070 | 37.1% |
| Other Services | 2,600 | 15.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2,040 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 1,290 | 7.9% |
| Financial Activities | 1,130 | 6.9% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Information | 440 | $32.80 |
| Public Administration | 650 | $28.38 |
| Manufacturing | 2,040 | $27.37 |
| Construction | 1,290 | $26.29 |
| Education and Health Services | 820 | $23.64 |
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