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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment630
Mean wage$58.78
Entry wage$47.13
10th percentile wage$48.72
50th percentile wage$60.34
90th percentile wage$76.19
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities42065.9%
Education and Health Services19030.7%
Public Administration101.7%
Financial Activities101.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities42062.99
Financial Activities1060.98
Education and Health Services19056.94
Public Administration1056.43
Pharmacists (29-1051)
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$60.34 $36.65 $23.69
2016$58.93+2.4%$35.79+2.4%$23.14
2015$57.80+2.0%$35.11+2.0%$22.69
2014$56.72+1.9%$34.45+1.9%$22.27
2013$55.63+1.9%$33.79+1.9%$21.84
2012$54.55+2.0%$33.13+2.0%$21.42
2011$53.70+1.6%$32.62+1.6%$21.08
2010$52.76+1.8%$32.05+1.8%$20.71
2009$52.20+1.1%$31.70+1.1%$20.49
2008$50.64+3.1%$30.76+3.1%$19.88
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$60.34 $22.43 $37.91
2016$58.93+2.4%$21.71+3.3%$37.21
2015$57.80+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$36.54
2014$56.72+1.9%$20.80+2.2%$35.91
2013$55.63+1.9%$20.38+2.1%$35.25
2012$54.55+2.0%$20.03+1.7%$34.52
2011$53.70+1.6%$19.72+1.6%$33.98
2010$52.76+1.8%$19.39+1.7%$33.37
2009$52.20+1.1%$19.13+1.4%$33.07
2008$50.64+3.1%$18.64+2.6%$32.01
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
Southwest $62.19570
North Central $60.34630
South Central $58.79750
Eastern $57.71290
Northwest $57.47390
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $58.79750
North Central $60.34630
Southwest $62.19570
Northwest $57.47390
Eastern $57.71290
Wages in other areas
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