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Total all occupations (00-0000) in North Central Workforce Development Area
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North Central WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment503,590
Mean wage$34.28
Entry wage$16.20
10th percentile wage$14.65
50th percentile wage$25.78
90th percentile wage$62.90
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services132,96026.4%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities92,47018.4%
Professional and Business Services71,77014.3%
Manufacturing53,85010.7%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities51,650$42.70
Information8,640$38.82
Construction18,850$31.71
Public Administration16,810$31.69
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $25.78 $25.78 $0.00
2022$24.92+3.4%$24.92+3.4%$0.00
2021$23.58+5.7%$23.58+5.7%$0.00
2020$22.77+3.5%$22.77+3.5%$0.00
2019$22.13+2.9%$22.13+2.9%$0.00
2018$21.48+3.0%$21.48+3.0%$0.00
2017$20.87+2.9%$20.87+2.9%$0.00
2016$20.38+2.4%$20.38+2.4%$0.00
2015$19.86+2.6%$19.86+2.6%$0.00
2014$19.44+2.2%$19.44+2.2%$0.00
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