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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment340
Mean wage$31.08
Entry wage$24.49
10th percentile wage$22.81
50th percentile wage$30.34
90th percentile wage$40.21
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing27077.2%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing27032.38
Professional and Business Services27.54
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$30.34 $41.96 -$11.62
2016$29.63+2.4%$40.98+2.4%-$11.34
2015$29.06+2.0%$40.19+2.0%-$11.13
2014$28.52+1.9%$39.44+1.9%-$10.92
2013$27.97+1.9%$38.69+1.9%-$10.71
2012$27.43+2.0%$37.93+2.0%-$10.50
2011$27.00+1.6%$37.35+1.6%-$10.34
2010$26.53+1.8%$36.69+1.8%-$10.16
2009$26.25+1.1%$36.30+1.1%-$10.05
2008$25.46+3.1%$35.22+3.1%-$9.75
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$30.34 $22.43 $7.91
2016$29.63+2.4%$21.71+3.3%$7.92
2015$29.06+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$7.80
2014$28.52+1.9%$20.80+2.2%$7.71
2013$27.97+1.9%$20.38+2.1%$7.59
2012$27.43+2.0%$20.03+1.7%$7.39
2011$27.00+1.6%$19.72+1.6%$7.28
2010$26.53+1.8%$19.39+1.7%$7.14
2009$26.25+1.1%$19.13+1.4%$7.12
2008$25.46+3.1%$18.64+2.6%$6.83
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $30.34340
Southwest $30.2990
Eastern $29.06 
Northwest $28.01120
South Central $27.68110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $30.34340
Northwest $28.01120
South Central $27.68110
Southwest $30.2990
Eastern $29.06 
Wages in other areas
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