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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,320
Mean wage$28.04
Entry wage$20.98
10th percentile wage$17.90
50th percentile wage$28.02
90th percentile wage$38.13
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction88067.0%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities21015.9%
Other Services705.6%
Education and Health Services504.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services7030.53
Education and Health Services5030.08
Financial Activities2030.05
Manufacturing29.85
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.02 $23.68 $4.34
2016$27.34+2.5%$23.10+2.5%$4.23
2015$26.81+2.0%$22.66+2.0%$4.15
2014$26.26+2.1%$22.19+2.1%$4.07
2013$25.71+2.1%$21.73+2.1%$3.98
2012$25.33+1.5%$21.41+1.5%$3.92
2011$24.78+2.2%$20.94+2.2%$3.84
2010$24.50+1.2%$20.70+1.2%$3.79
2009$24.08+1.7%$20.35+1.7%$3.73
2008$23.37+3.0%$19.75+3.0%$3.62
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.02 $22.43 $5.59
2016$27.34+2.5%$21.71+3.3%$5.62
2015$26.81+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$5.55
2014$26.26+2.1%$20.80+2.2%$5.45
2013$25.71+2.1%$20.38+2.1%$5.32
2012$25.33+1.5%$20.03+1.7%$5.30
2011$24.78+2.2%$19.72+1.6%$5.06
2010$24.50+1.2%$19.39+1.7%$5.11
2009$24.08+1.7%$19.13+1.4%$4.95
2008$23.37+3.0%$18.64+2.6%$4.74
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
South Central $28.04820
Southwest $28.04820
North Central $28.021,320
Northwest $26.03520
Eastern $25.29360
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.021,320
South Central $28.04820
Southwest $28.04820
Northwest $26.03520
Eastern $25.29360
Wages in other areas
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