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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment190
Mean wage$21.14
Entry wage$14.01
10th percentile wage$12.80
50th percentile wage$17.96
90th percentile wage$36.43
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services17088.0%
Public Administration2012.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration2035.08
Professional and Business Services17017.32
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (19-4091)
Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$17.96 $35.15 -$17.19
2016$17.54+2.4%$34.33+2.4%-$16.78
2015$17.20+2.0%$33.67+2.0%-$16.46
2014$16.88+1.9%$33.04+1.9%-$16.15
2013$16.56+1.9%$32.41+1.9%-$15.84
2012$16.24+2.0%$31.78+2.0%-$15.54
2011$15.98+1.6%$31.28+1.6%-$15.29
2010$15.70+1.8%$30.74+1.8%-$15.03
2009$15.54+1.1%$30.41+1.1%-$14.87
2008$15.07+3.1%$29.50+3.1%-$14.42
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.96 $22.43 -$4.47
2016$17.54+2.4%$21.71+3.3%-$4.17
2015$17.20+2.0%$21.26+2.1%-$4.05
2014$16.88+1.9%$20.80+2.2%-$3.92
2013$16.56+1.9%$20.38+2.1%-$3.82
2012$16.24+2.0%$20.03+1.7%-$3.79
2011$15.98+1.6%$19.72+1.6%-$3.73
2010$15.70+1.8%$19.39+1.7%-$3.68
2009$15.54+1.1%$19.13+1.4%-$3.58
2008$15.07+3.1%$18.64+2.6%-$3.56
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
Northwest $26.9610
South Central $20.2840
Southwest $18.5330
North Central $17.96190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $17.96190
South Central $20.2840
Southwest $18.5330
Northwest $26.9610
Wages in other areas
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