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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment4,680
Mean wage$35.12
Entry wage$20.16
10th percentile wage$18.05
50th percentile wage$31.52
90th percentile wage$52.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities3,49074.6%
Manufacturing77016.5%
Professional and Business Services3106.6%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction$39.05
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities3,490$31.73
Manufacturing770$31.34
Professional and Business Services310$30.39
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$31.52 $16.11  $15.41
2019$29.91+5.4%$15.28 +5.4%$14.62
2018$28.63+4.4%$14.63 +4.4%$14.00
2017$27.79+3.0%$14.20 +3.0%$13.59
2016$27.45+1.2%$14.03 +1.2%$13.42
2015$27.15+1.1%$13.88 +1.1%$13.28
2014$26.38+2.9%$13.48 +2.9%$12.90
2013$25.74+2.5%$13.16 +2.5%$12.59
2012$25.22+2.1%$12.89 +2.1%$12.33
2011$24.72+2.0%$12.63 +2.0%$12.09
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$31.52 $24.42  $7.10
2019$29.91+5.4%$23.43 +4.2%$6.48
2018$28.63+4.4%$22.72 +3.1%$5.92
2017$27.79+3.0%$22.11 +2.8%$5.68
2016$27.45+1.2%$21.60 +2.3%$5.85
2015$27.15+1.1%$21.15 +2.1%$6.00
2014$26.38+2.9%$20.70 +2.2%$5.68
2013$25.74+2.5%$20.28 +2.1%$5.46
2012$25.22+2.1%$19.93 +1.7%$5.29
2011$24.72+2.0%$19.62 +1.6%$5.10
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
Northwest $36.991,870
South Central $36.902,740
Southwest $36.083,180
North Central $31.524,680
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $31.524,680
Southwest $36.083,180
South Central $36.902,740
Northwest $36.991,870
Wages in other areas
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