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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,610
Mean wage$16.22
Entry wage$12.18
10th percentile wage$9.75
50th percentile wage$16.37
90th percentile wage$21.78
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,35089.9%
Education and Health Services2409.3%
Public Administration200.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,350$16.42
Public Administration20$16.20
Education and Health Services240$15.22
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (53-3022)
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.37 $15.98  $0.39
2015$15.82+3.5%$15.44 +3.5%$0.38
2014$15.47+2.3%$15.10 +2.3%$0.37
2013$15.22+1.6%$14.86 +1.6%$0.36
2012$14.87+2.4%$14.51 +2.4%$0.35
2011$14.68+1.2%$14.33 +1.2%$0.35
2010$14.41+1.9%$14.06 +1.9%$0.34
2009$14.17+1.7%$13.83 +1.7%$0.34
2008$13.79+2.8%$13.46 +2.8%$0.33
2007$13.43+2.7%$13.11 +2.7%$0.32
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.37 $21.85  -$5.48
2015$15.82+3.5%$21.24 +2.9%-$5.41
2014$15.47+2.3%$20.78 +2.2%-$5.31
2013$15.22+1.6%$20.37 +2.1%-$5.14
2012$14.87+2.4%$20.02 +1.7%-$5.15
2011$14.68+1.2%$19.70 +1.6%-$5.01
2010$14.41+1.9%$19.37 +1.7%-$4.96
2009$14.17+1.7%$19.11 +1.4%-$4.93
2008$13.79+2.8%$18.62 +2.6%-$4.82
2007$13.43+2.7%$18.02 +3.3%-$4.59
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
South Central $17.44 2,720
Eastern $17.15 1,430
North Central $16.37 2,610
Northwest $15.94 1,320
Southwest $15.59 1,910
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $17.44 2,720
North Central $16.37 2,610
Southwest $15.59 1,910
Eastern $17.15 1,430
Northwest $15.94 1,320
Wages in other areas
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