| North Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 4,590 |
| Mean wage | $22.32 |
| Entry wage | $17.47 |
| 10th percentile wage | $16.04 |
| 50th percentile wage | $22.06 |
| 90th percentile wage | $29.84 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 3,260 | 70.9% |
| Professional and Business Services | 530 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 270 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 240 | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 80 | 1.8% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Public Administration | 80 | $27.75 |
| Construction | 270 | $26.25 |
| Financial Activities | | $22.66 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 3,260 | $22.09 |
| Other Services | | $22.04 |
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| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) |
| Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $22.06 | | $15.98 |
| $6.08 | | 2015 | $21.32 | +3.5% | $15.44 |
+3.5% | $5.88 | | 2014 | $20.84 | +2.3% | $15.10 |
+2.3% | $5.74 | | 2013 | $20.51 | +1.6% | $14.86 |
+1.6% | $5.65 | | 2012 | $20.03 | +2.4% | $14.51 |
+2.4% | $5.52 | | 2011 | $19.79 | +1.2% | $14.33 |
+1.2% | $5.45 | | 2010 | $19.41 | +1.9% | $14.06 |
+1.9% | $5.35 | | 2009 | $19.10 | +1.7% | $13.83 |
+1.7% | $5.26 | | 2008 | $18.59 | +2.8% | $13.46 |
+2.8% | $5.12 | | 2007 | $18.09 | +2.7% | $13.11 |
+2.7% | $4.99 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $22.06 | | $21.85 |
| $0.21 | | 2015 | $21.32 | +3.5% | $21.24 |
+2.9% | $0.08 | | 2014 | $20.84 | +2.3% | $20.78 |
+2.2% | $0.06 | | 2013 | $20.51 | +1.6% | $20.37 |
+2.1% | $0.14 | | 2012 | $20.03 | +2.4% | $20.02 |
+1.7% | $0.02 | | 2011 | $19.79 | +1.2% | $19.70 |
+1.6% | $0.08 | | 2010 | $19.41 | +1.9% | $19.37 |
+1.7% | $0.05 | | 2009 | $19.10 | +1.7% | $19.11 |
+1.4% | -$0.01 | | 2008 | $18.59 | +2.8% | $18.62 |
+2.6% | -$0.03 | | 2007 | $18.09 | +2.7% | $18.02 |
+3.3% | $0.07 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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