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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment360
Mean wage$22.78
Entry wage$14.57
10th percentile wage$13.10
50th percentile wage$24.23
90th percentile wage$30.96
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services6016.3%
Leisure and Hospitality103.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services28.10
Leisure and Hospitality1020.05
Trade, Transportation and Utilities19.38
Other Services6015.48
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$24.23 $23.68 $0.55
2016$23.64+2.5%$23.10+2.5%$0.54
2015$23.18+2.0%$22.66+2.0%$0.53
2014$22.71+2.1%$22.19+2.1%$0.52
2013$22.23+2.1%$21.73+2.1%$0.50
2012$21.91+1.5%$21.41+1.5%$0.50
2011$21.43+2.2%$20.94+2.2%$0.49
2010$21.18+1.2%$20.70+1.2%$0.48
2009$20.82+1.7%$20.35+1.7%$0.47
2008$20.21+3.0%$19.75+3.0%$0.46
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.23 $22.43 $1.80
2016$23.64+2.5%$21.71+3.3%$1.93
2015$23.18+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$1.92
2014$22.71+2.1%$20.80+2.2%$1.90
2013$22.23+2.1%$20.38+2.1%$1.85
2012$21.91+1.5%$20.03+1.7%$1.87
2011$21.43+2.2%$19.72+1.6%$1.71
2010$21.18+1.2%$19.39+1.7%$1.79
2009$20.82+1.7%$19.13+1.4%$1.69
2008$20.21+3.0%$18.64+2.6%$1.57
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 $24.74190
North Central $24.23360
Northwest $21.98160
Eastern $18.3060
South Central $16.71120
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $24.23360
Southwest $24.74190
Northwest $21.98160
South Central $16.71120
Eastern $18.3060
Wages in other areas
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