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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment12,250
Mean wage$15.66
Entry wage$11.64
10th percentile wage$11.19
50th percentile wage$12.88
90th percentile wage$23.21
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities11,55094.3%
Leisure and Hospitality2001.6%
Education and Health Services1901.6%
Professional and Business Services1701.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services190$15.56
Manufacturing70$14.20
Professional and Business Services170$14.08
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities11,550$12.84
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes Cashiers (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.88 $16.11  -$3.23
2019$12.22+5.4%$15.28 +5.4%-$3.06
2018$11.70+4.4%$14.63 +4.4%-$2.93
2017$11.36+3.0%$14.20 +3.0%-$2.84
2016$11.22+1.2%$14.03 +1.2%-$2.81
2015$11.10+1.1%$13.88 +1.1%-$2.78
2014$10.78+2.9%$13.48 +2.9%-$2.70
2013$10.52+2.5%$13.16 +2.5%-$2.63
2012$10.31+2.1%$12.89 +2.1%-$2.58
2011$10.10+2.0%$12.63 +2.0%-$2.53
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.88 $24.42  -$11.54
2019$12.22+5.4%$23.43 +4.2%-$11.20
2018$11.70+4.4%$22.72 +3.1%-$11.01
2017$11.36+3.0%$22.11 +2.8%-$10.75
2016$11.22+1.2%$21.60 +2.3%-$10.38
2015$11.10+1.1%$21.15 +2.1%-$10.05
2014$10.78+2.9%$20.70 +2.2%-$9.91
2013$10.52+2.5%$20.28 +2.1%-$9.76
2012$10.31+2.1%$19.93 +1.7%-$9.62
2011$10.10+2.0%$19.62 +1.6%-$9.51
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $15.158,650
Northwest $14.376,910
South Central $13.918,760
Eastern $13.314,940
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $12.8812,250
South Central $13.918,760
Southwest $15.158,650
Northwest $14.376,910
Wages in other areas
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