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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment15,160
Mean wage$13.78
Entry wage$10.18
10th percentile wage$9.68
50th percentile wage$11.50
90th percentile wage$19.48
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities14,40095.0%
Professional and Business Services2101.4%
Manufacturing1300.9%
Education and Health Services700.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services7017.22
Leisure and Hospitality11.57
Trade, Transportation and Utilities14,40011.53
Manufacturing13010.41
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.50 $14.35 -$2.85
2016$11.21+2.6%$13.99+2.6%-$2.77
2015$11.09+1.1%$13.84+1.1%-$2.74
2014$10.78+2.9%$13.45+2.9%-$2.67
2013$10.52+2.5%$13.12+2.5%-$2.60
2012$10.30+2.1%$12.85+2.1%-$2.55
2011$10.10+2.0%$12.60+2.0%-$2.50
2010$9.87+2.4%$12.31+2.4%-$2.44
2009$9.82+.5%$12.25+.5%-$2.43
2008$9.80+.2%$12.23+.2%-$2.42
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.50 $22.43 -$10.93
2016$11.21+2.6%$21.71+3.3%-$10.50
2015$11.09+1.1%$21.26+2.1%-$10.16
2014$10.78+2.9%$20.80+2.2%-$10.02
2013$10.52+2.5%$20.38+2.1%-$9.86
2012$10.30+2.1%$20.03+1.7%-$9.73
2011$10.10+2.0%$19.72+1.6%-$9.62
2010$9.87+2.4%$19.39+1.7%-$9.52
2009$9.82+.5%$19.13+1.4%-$9.30
2008$9.80+.2%$18.64+2.6%-$8.83
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
Southwest $12.1711,210
Northwest $11.548,510
South Central $11.5310,550
North Central $11.5015,160
Eastern $11.115,880
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.5015,160
Southwest $12.1711,210
South Central $11.5310,550
Northwest $11.548,510
Eastern $11.115,880
Wages in other areas
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