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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment120
Mean wage$20.12
Entry wage$15.86
10th percentile wage$14.45
50th percentile wage$19.25
90th percentile wage$27.54
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing120100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing120$19.25
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. Exclude "Chemical Plant and System Operators" (51-8091).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.25 $20.64 -$1.39
2018$19.06+1.0%$20.44+1.0%-$1.37
2017$18.52+2.9%$19.86+2.9%-$1.33
2016$17.96+3.1%$19.26+3.1%-$1.29
2015$17.47+2.8%$18.74+2.8%-$1.26
2014$17.06+2.4%$18.29+2.4%-$1.23
2013$16.67+2.3%$17.88+2.3%-$1.20
2012$16.36+1.9%$17.54+1.9%-$1.18
2011$16.08+1.7%$17.25+1.7%-$1.16
2010$15.83+1.6%$16.97+1.6%-$1.14
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.25 $23.42 -$4.17
2018$19.06+1.0%$23.21+.9%-$4.14
2017$18.52+2.9%$22.51+3.1%-$3.98
2016$17.96+3.1%$21.90+2.8%-$3.94
2015$17.47+2.8%$21.40+2.3%-$3.92
2014$17.06+2.4%$20.96+2.1%-$3.89
2013$16.67+2.3%$20.51+2.2%-$3.83
2012$16.36+1.9%$20.09+2.1%-$3.73
2011$16.08+1.7%$19.75+1.7%-$3.66
2010$15.83+1.6%$19.44+1.6%-$3.61
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $24.07110
South Central $21.5580
Northwest $20.82150
North Central $19.25120
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $20.82150
North Central $19.25120
Southwest $24.07110
South Central $21.5580
Wages in other areas
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