Occupational Employment and Wages (1Q 2018): North Central Workforce Development Area

Occupational Employment and Wages (1Q 2018): North Central Workforce Development Area

North Central Workforce Development Area - Occupational Employment and Wages (OES)	1st Quarter 2018

North Central Workforce Development Area Occupational Employment and Wages provides accurate and meaningful wage information to employers, job seekers, counselors, students, planners of vocational education programs, economic developers, Regional Workforce Development Boards, and others. Employers may find the data useful as a guide in analyzing pay scales; job seekers and students could utilize the information in making employment and career decisions; program planners should be aware of employment and wage levels in determining training programs to be offered.


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Management Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Total all occupations	532,560	29.09	60,498	12.69	26,391	11.11	23,122	22.90	47,646	52.90	110,047
Management Occupations	41,050	63.28	131,614	33.55	69,777	28.59	59,458	56.80	118,137	>100.00	>208,000
Chief Executives	620	105.33	219,080	50.41	104,848	34.89	72,587	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000
General and Operations Managers	12,210	64.63	134,423	29.44	61,237	25.65	53,349	52.86	109,953	>100.00	>208,000
Legislators	30	N/A	47,194	N/A	21,443	N/A	21,445	N/A	21,459	N/A	96,484
Advertising and Promotions Managers	70	51.35	106,792	31.85	66,262	26.78	55,695	47.21	98,201	84.91	176,626
Marketing Managers	1,790	70.03	145,679	44.62	92,806	40.44	84,106	64.16	133,453	>100.00	>208,000
Sales Managers	2,180	63.90	132,907	37.98	78,984	34.59	71,947	57.74	120,084	>100.00	>208,000
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers	350	63.33	131,733	40.99	85,251	37.97	78,962	55.57	115,587	>100.00	>208,000
Administrative Services Managers	1,370	50.91	105,884	34.49	71,721	31.58	65,673	47.71	99,248	75.27	156,571
Computer and Information Systems Managers	3,010	71.23	148,158	48.08	100,015	44.13	91,796	68.52	142,534	>100.00	>208,000
Financial Managers	5,190	72.00	149,771	40.68	84,624	36.96	76,873	65.24	135,701	>100.00	>208,000
Industrial Production Managers	1,170	56.43	117,373	40.98	85,224	37.57	78,140	53.81	111,925	79.87	166,143
Purchasing Managers	550	60.52	125,896	40.48	84,196	37.76	78,549	59.26	123,258	86.71	180,354
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	380	48.03	99,895	34.64	72,044	33.34	69,358	46.02	95,714	64.00	133,126
Compensation and Benefits Managers	110	78.40	163,073	50.97	106,007	46.21	96,129	70.49	146,630	>100.00	>208,000
Human Resources Managers	720	61.21	127,312	38.27	79,604	34.46	71,675	56.78	118,094	90.84	188,956
Training and Development Managers	290	59.45	123,666	40.60	84,453	38.03	79,100	56.04	116,573	81.78	170,109
Construction Managers	1,120	45.34	94,296	24.76	51,496	23.84	49,588	42.72	88,853	66.24	137,779
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program	200	25.92	53,929	17.87	37,167	16.40	34,115	24.69	51,344	36.46	75,820
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School	1,050	N/A	129,947	N/A	98,442	N/A	88,459	N/A	131,874	N/A	167,904
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	360	58.09	120,838	29.15	60,639	25.27	52,565	51.97	108,097	>100.00	>208,000
Education Administrators, All Other	80	43.72	90,940	27.73	57,681	22.09	45,936	41.31	85,931	66.93	139,218
Architectural and Engineering Managers	1,580	71.63	148,985	53.26	110,774	49.87	103,730	71.26	148,209	96.46	200,643
Food Service Managers	620	33.21	69,078	21.11	43,904	19.55	40,681	28.58	59,439	56.38	117,272
Funeral Service Managers	N/A	44.67	92,917	31.40	65,312	26.89	55,944	46.40	96,509	62.78	130,579
Medical and Health Services Managers	1,460	69.98	145,563	39.11	81,352	35.58	73,993	56.35	117,197	>100.00	>208,000
Natural Sciences Managers	180	61.59	128,108	38.21	79,484	32.86	68,365	61.19	127,256	81.79	170,129
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	50	40.90	85,060	33.85	70,416	32.89	68,412	39.75	82,676	51.87	107,893
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	750	37.60	78,208	22.84	47,502	19.43	40,420	31.25	65,009	62.17	129,294
Social and Community Service Managers	870	34.50	71,745	20.90	43,480	20.28	42,178	31.91	66,387	54.58	113,531
Emergency Management Directors	20	34.04	70,794	18.45	38,375	10.32	21,460	34.15	71,029	56.35	117,200
Managers, All Other	2,590	57.84	120,296	33.10	68,850	28.44	59,173	55.08	114,566	86.71	180,368



Business Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Business and Financial Operations Occupations	34,820	39.20	81,538	24.07	50,061	21.86	45,463	35.83	74,542	58.14	120,930
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	2,080	34.57	71,902	23.41	48,697	21.14	43,957	33.62	69,937	49.68	103,347
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	3,190	35.87	74,610	25.12	52,237	22.86	47,556	34.80	72,387	49.86	103,711
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	200	32.55	67,699	23.92	49,752	21.99	45,745	31.66	65,859	45.71	95,086
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation	1,400	39.53	82,223	25.09	52,183	22.71	47,240	38.32	79,722	58.11	120,882
Cost Estimators	790	38.99	81,090	24.18	50,288	21.82	45,395	36.05	74,989	58.91	122,537
Human Resources Specialists	1,990	33.18	69,010	21.49	44,714	19.08	39,685	31.07	64,622	48.71	101,328
Labor Relations Specialists	820	32.99	68,603	19.49	40,548	15.12	31,435	30.41	63,265	52.48	109,161
Logisticians	240	41.63	86,582	30.01	62,408	27.35	56,903	40.99	85,256	58.76	122,213
Management Analysts	3,060	49.64	103,266	30.90	64,271	28.07	58,376	44.89	93,368	69.65	144,860
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	230	28.05	58,331	17.79	37,007	15.67	32,581	26.79	55,735	43.98	91,484
Fundraisers	360	29.20	60,724	19.43	40,422	17.75	36,920	27.08	56,315	43.57	90,631
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	410	36.71	76,366	25.68	53,420	24.16	50,248	33.63	69,946	54.68	113,739
Training and Development Specialists	1,460	34.54	71,829	20.99	43,675	17.37	36,142	34.66	72,088	50.74	105,548
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	2,080	37.20	77,370	23.99	49,911	21.59	44,894	34.35	71,464	56.46	117,428
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	3,270	36.69	76,308	23.34	48,556	21.11	43,891	34.87	72,548	54.43	113,210
Accountants and Auditors	4,700	38.02	79,071	25.32	52,671	23.39	48,658	35.47	73,778	54.67	113,733
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	180	34.86	72,510	17.64	36,690	10.32	21,452	37.08	77,134	52.48	109,155
Budget Analysts	320	41.00	85,285	31.67	65,877	29.05	60,407	39.65	82,481	56.47	117,457
Credit Analysts	370	39.71	82,610	24.90	51,792	22.40	46,599	36.59	76,110	60.52	125,889
Financial Analysts	1,980	45.75	95,162	29.22	60,772	26.76	55,654	40.48	84,202	62.83	130,681
Personal Financial Advisors	1,390	65.96	137,202	31.43	65,387	28.65	59,587	49.37	102,681	>100.00	>208,000
Insurance Underwriters	2,130	38.57	80,223	25.05	52,101	23.08	48,001	33.35	69,386	54.91	114,204
Financial Examiners	260	42.29	87,973	28.15	58,540	26.60	55,324	40.48	84,186	61.67	128,267
Loan Officers	850	36.92	76,781	22.09	45,945	20.52	42,685	32.42	67,440	60.84	126,546
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	130	41.26	85,826	27.33	56,844	26.31	54,729	41.86	87,061	57.84	120,313
Tax Preparers	370	21.34	44,380	13.24	27,542	12.47	25,932	14.79	30,760	39.25	81,644
Financial Specialists, All Other	360	38.37	79,823	23.50	48,892	21.66	45,056	36.72	76,379	60.41	125,650



Computer Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Computer and Mathematical Occupations	21,180	45.00	93,598	28.82	59,941	25.94	53,941	44.01	91,551	65.46	136,145
Computer Systems Analysts	3,590	46.10	95,900	34.30	71,357	31.57	65,669	45.71	95,072	62.51	130,016
Information Security Analysts	530	50.34	104,700	38.38	79,843	34.61	71,976	50.24	104,494	67.77	140,959
Computer Programmers	1,500	44.84	93,283	28.12	58,484	26.32	54,752	42.89	89,217	66.70	138,734
Software Developers, Applications	5,010	49.15	102,237	34.84	72,467	32.88	68,390	48.20	100,259	68.58	142,658
Software Developers, Systems Software	1,450	51.51	107,146	34.90	72,604	30.07	62,534	51.77	107,683	73.99	153,897
Web Developers	370	39.12	81,351	24.30	50,542	20.92	43,504	36.67	76,279	61.17	127,235
Database Administrators	590	48.55	100,977	32.88	68,394	28.75	59,789	49.53	103,021	68.80	143,091
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	1,080	40.60	84,435	29.73	61,837	26.62	55,356	39.25	81,640	58.07	120,792
Computer Network Architects	940	59.28	123,309	39.83	82,850	31.03	64,547	58.75	122,201	88.33	183,709
Computer User Support Specialists	3,290	28.96	60,233	18.97	39,458	17.19	35,767	28.36	58,990	41.78	86,888
Computer Network Support Specialists	330	38.42	79,899	26.66	55,437	25.98	54,037	38.51	80,094	54.65	113,674
Computer Occupations, All Other	1,140	49.76	103,504	33.33	69,329	29.29	60,924	50.54	105,122	71.52	148,760
Actuaries	450	57.85	120,332	37.82	78,662	34.83	72,450	50.75	105,572	82.36	171,315
Operations Research Analysts	700	41.88	87,102	29.23	60,793	26.78	55,708	40.80	84,868	60.61	126,068
Statisticians	180	47.07	97,907	38.26	79,592	34.97	72,750	46.71	97,155	61.68	128,284



Architecture and Engineering Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Architecture and Engineering Occupations	11,660	43.53	90,551	29.20	60,741	26.28	54,655	42.20	87,773	63.37	131,809
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	340	38.95	81,017	26.68	55,478	25.01	52,020	37.95	78,926	54.88	114,137
Landscape Architects	120	39.17	81,470	31.23	64,948	28.34	58,951	36.54	76,006	56.15	116,789
Surveyors	150	31.73	65,998	21.33	44,369	19.63	40,837	30.09	62,593	47.17	98,116
Aerospace Engineers	1,640	55.74	115,943	42.54	88,484	40.42	84,066	55.65	115,739	76.36	158,837
Biomedical Engineers	20	48.20	100,269	38.14	79,336	35.19	73,185	49.25	102,434	62.00	128,966
Chemical Engineers	N/A	47.83	99,494	36.10	75,086	32.89	68,404	45.41	94,465	69.96	145,518
Civil Engineers	1,220	44.32	92,175	28.58	59,434	26.54	55,210	41.96	87,269	66.13	137,551
Computer Hardware Engineers	130	49.98	103,964	36.34	75,602	33.49	69,657	49.76	103,496	68.28	142,032
Electrical Engineers	770	45.39	94,416	33.27	69,198	31.41	65,321	44.87	93,342	61.70	128,327
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	210	50.28	104,581	39.64	82,465	36.34	75,584	50.02	104,046	64.71	134,584
Environmental Engineers	280	40.91	85,089	26.41	54,948	24.06	50,042	37.97	78,981	61.61	128,143
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	40	51.81	107,773	39.61	82,387	35.84	74,536	51.89	107,939	65.33	135,869
Industrial Engineers	1,870	42.45	88,289	30.98	64,449	28.27	58,804	41.78	86,891	58.85	122,391
Materials Engineers	480	52.17	108,530	38.82	80,752	35.36	73,537	53.49	111,272	69.99	145,560
Mechanical Engineers	1,630	44.62	92,806	32.96	68,558	31.83	66,212	43.47	90,417	61.48	127,873
Engineers, All Other	400	45.54	94,724	30.12	62,642	26.67	55,465	46.23	96,171	63.55	132,171
Architectural and Civil Drafters	300	31.90	66,336	22.75	47,306	21.38	44,467	32.09	66,740	41.46	86,237
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	70	29.73	61,850	20.52	42,682	19.44	40,424	26.80	55,737	48.62	101,121
Mechanical Drafters	340	34.26	71,259	24.57	51,104	22.29	46,361	32.32	67,233	52.47	109,139
Drafters, All Other	50	24.54	51,057	19.14	39,811	17.54	36,471	24.10	50,119	30.97	64,417
Civil Engineering Technicians	200	34.00	70,706	25.10	52,203	23.98	49,873	33.44	69,548	47.15	98,063
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians	390	30.62	63,690	20.34	42,299	17.35	36,100	30.67	63,798	45.41	94,458
Environmental Engineering Technicians	N/A	24.30	50,541	14.28	29,704	11.46	23,844	24.37	50,687	37.16	77,281
Industrial Engineering Technicians	460	32.44	67,486	24.22	50,384	22.00	45,751	32.93	68,487	42.35	88,076
Mechanical Engineering Technicians	140	35.28	73,374	24.18	50,296	21.26	44,232	35.63	74,106	48.80	101,519
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	150	27.21	56,608	19.03	39,578	17.09	35,558	25.31	52,643	41.19	85,669
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	60	31.05	64,583	23.56	49,010	20.89	43,453	31.42	65,352	40.00	83,208



Life, Physical and Social Science Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations	2,940	38.34	79,764	21.37	44,432	18.67	38,841	35.28	73,376	61.28	127,460
Microbiologists	10	49.31	102,560	30.62	63,685	26.15	54,387	46.72	97,172	76.77	159,688
Biological Scientists, All Other	N/A	43.83	91,152	34.79	72,367	33.09	68,831	43.54	90,566	58.57	121,838
Conservation Scientists	10	25.82	53,707	13.91	28,940	13.06	27,164	25.58	53,216	49.69	103,351
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	240	50.53	105,100	30.33	63,097	28.36	58,995	44.32	92,181	74.72	155,409
Chemists	500	42.96	89,360	28.31	58,898	25.86	53,805	39.54	82,249	65.46	136,158
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	290	36.21	75,325	22.83	47,486	21.14	43,973	32.36	67,323	47.88	99,585
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	N/A	33.91	70,533	21.47	44,650	20.41	42,456	27.34	56,868	69.19	143,914
Hydrologists	N/A	46.77	97,281	35.30	73,410	34.56	71,873	48.02	99,880	60.39	125,608
Physical Scientists, All Other	20	32.80	68,229	14.07	29,268	14.07	29,282	25.29	52,587	66.11	137,502
Economists	40	50.82	105,708	39.55	82,260	36.13	75,148	50.19	104,395	68.12	141,680
Survey Researchers	N/A	21.11	43,910	16.87	35,088	16.03	33,357	20.25	42,111	28.51	59,313
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists	530	45.26	94,136	29.75	61,884	27.13	56,445	43.49	90,460	68.91	143,333
Psychologists, All Other	60	51.19	106,476	23.57	49,031	13.80	28,696	51.18	106,460	63.37	131,806
Urban and Regional Planners	100	40.86	84,991	28.67	59,635	25.96	53,981	40.47	84,176	55.13	114,675
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	50	41.01	85,307	30.03	62,450	26.94	56,028	40.03	83,267	57.71	120,026
Biological Technicians	60	27.35	56,872	19.18	39,893	18.04	37,540	26.07	54,209	40.74	84,741
Chemical Technicians	200	25.19	52,410	18.43	38,342	16.48	34,275	23.49	48,858	37.26	77,490
Social Science Research Assistants	30	20.36	42,354	13.36	27,799	12.72	26,461	19.73	41,038	31.98	66,522
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	170	20.78	43,224	14.69	30,556	13.32	27,713	18.72	38,918	32.24	67,060
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	210	30.42	63,279	23.41	48,695	21.56	44,838	30.25	62,913	39.29	81,711



Community and Social Services Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Community and Social Services Occupations	9,300	25.43	52,896	14.92	31,036	13.52	28,102	22.85	47,517	42.41	88,194
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors	1,150	29.46	61,273	15.68	32,616	13.18	27,416	28.41	59,093	47.71	99,226
Marriage and Family Therapists	100	28.81	59,925	20.93	43,530	19.84	41,263	25.06	52,122	48.07	99,992
Rehabilitation Counselors	550	18.44	38,347	13.53	28,145	12.70	26,419	15.12	31,440	33.12	68,905
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors	1,600	25.35	52,717	16.67	34,677	14.43	30,019	23.82	49,556	38.46	79,999
Counselors, All Other	310	26.75	55,633	15.23	31,679	13.98	29,083	27.30	56,783	37.24	77,455
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	910	31.71	65,969	18.76	39,003	17.01	35,375	30.48	63,405	47.90	99,633
Healthcare Social Workers	510	33.28	69,223	23.61	49,110	21.59	44,907	32.92	68,467	47.32	98,433
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	480	28.91	60,127	17.75	36,927	14.41	29,967	26.22	54,544	47.45	98,698
Social Workers, All Other	560	29.06	60,451	20.34	42,305	19.94	41,476	28.10	58,437	41.66	86,663
Health Educators	240	32.58	67,749	17.80	37,024	16.24	33,766	31.56	65,640	50.19	104,398
Social and Human Service Assistants	1,640	17.28	35,946	12.97	26,970	12.33	25,643	16.75	34,828	23.65	49,183
Community Health Workers	N/A	21.35	44,405	16.09	33,460	15.56	32,362	21.12	43,940	27.87	57,980
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	790	21.01	43,705	14.20	29,525	13.37	27,824	18.06	37,545	33.03	68,713
Clergy	110	26.27	54,641	14.35	29,855	11.16	23,213	27.56	57,325	39.28	81,692
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	30	31.43	65,380	16.53	34,387	16.28	33,854	27.95	58,128	56.59	117,703



Legal Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Legal Occupations	4,530	49.84	103,667	23.40	48,662	20.90	43,461	38.75	80,601	92.13	191,640
Lawyers	2,240	69.77	145,131	39.01	81,159	35.53	73,896	64.56	134,282	>100.00	>208,000
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	N/A	70.90	147,473	67.39	140,163	63.68	132,459	71.50	148,712	79.61	165,594
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	2,020	29.65	61,671	20.60	42,850	18.62	38,738	28.83	59,954	38.99	81,103
Court Reporters	N/A	10.81	22,497	10.26	21,333	10.26	21,335	10.27	21,344	10.27	21,352
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	N/A	22.91	47,652	15.46	32,143	15.29	31,802	22.43	46,666	32.20	66,980
Legal Support Workers, All Other	90	48.05	99,942	28.40	59,083	26.02	54,104	48.07	99,988	74.31	154,563



Education, Training and Library Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Education, Training, and Library Occupations	34,220	30.26	62,953	13.53	28,141	11.45	23,818	27.53	57,261	49.43	102,825
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	180	N/A	107,290	N/A	52,289	N/A	50,012	N/A	80,744	N/A	>208,000
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	60	N/A	89,511	N/A	54,805	N/A	53,570	N/A	81,347	N/A	136,190
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	170	N/A	94,588	N/A	49,753	N/A	45,054	N/A	77,252	N/A	164,393
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	240	N/A	120,179	N/A	59,108	N/A	50,089	N/A	107,486	N/A	206,534
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	320	N/A	117,551	N/A	61,242	N/A	55,644	N/A	100,823	N/A	201,580
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	60	N/A	82,255	N/A	56,182	N/A	53,810	N/A	75,644	N/A	126,225
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	10	N/A	65,695	N/A	46,440	N/A	44,602	N/A	68,516	N/A	87,511
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	N/A	N/A	114,371	N/A	62,480	N/A	56,901	N/A	97,883	N/A	176,221
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	60	N/A	72,892	N/A	33,628	N/A	21,348	N/A	69,593	N/A	132,968
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	50	N/A	105,220	N/A	49,941	N/A	21,353	N/A	85,821	N/A	176,660
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	140	N/A	67,504	N/A	47,568	N/A	45,087	N/A	62,865	N/A	108,115
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	40	N/A	95,640	N/A	52,016	N/A	53,873	N/A	67,840	N/A	>208,000
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	670	N/A	175,001	N/A	68,738	N/A	58,138	N/A	150,764	N/A	>208,000
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	210	N/A	85,447	N/A	54,881	N/A	53,525	N/A	73,755	N/A	151,692
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	160	N/A	66,110	N/A	55,367	N/A	52,329	N/A	62,437	N/A	90,368
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	40	N/A	64,705	N/A	49,959	N/A	45,956	N/A	60,843	N/A	95,745
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	N/A	N/A	82,927	N/A	41,716	N/A	32,799	N/A	72,272	N/A	137,787
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	N/A	N/A	70,481	N/A	51,409	N/A	46,498	N/A	66,628	N/A	101,178
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	240	N/A	76,683	N/A	48,288	N/A	30,104	N/A	80,974	N/A	104,705
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	N/A	N/A	66,386	N/A	29,397	N/A	27,595	N/A	59,990	N/A	122,498
History Teachers, Postsecondary	70	N/A	74,868	N/A	34,289	N/A	27,399	N/A	71,671	N/A	135,881
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	80	N/A	73,714	N/A	34,442	N/A	21,353	N/A	72,665	N/A	127,887
Graduate Teaching Assistants	N/A	N/A	47,580	N/A	28,295	N/A	27,055	N/A	52,595	N/A	66,240
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary	160	27.95	58,118	16.90	35,153	16.36	34,018	26.47	55,059	42.41	88,210
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	890	N/A	33,785	N/A	21,333	N/A	21,336	N/A	21,348	N/A	67,439
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	1,790	20.14	41,884	11.77	24,480	10.59	22,027	16.11	33,494	37.67	78,367
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	340	N/A	78,125	N/A	53,816	N/A	52,234	N/A	78,320	N/A	104,807
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	4,720	N/A	75,940	N/A	51,293	N/A	47,965	N/A	76,572	N/A	103,983
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educa	2,400	N/A	78,838	N/A	53,400	N/A	47,998	N/A	80,886	N/A	105,510
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	40	N/A	80,534	N/A	56,119	N/A	49,215	N/A	88,085	N/A	101,852
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Ed	4,530	N/A	76,007	N/A	50,023	N/A	45,923	N/A	77,581	N/A	104,616
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	390	N/A	81,984	N/A	63,426	N/A	57,984	N/A	85,615	N/A	103,172
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	N/A	N/A	88,708	N/A	51,036	N/A	41,970	N/A	92,640	N/A	137,509
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	610	N/A	80,792	N/A	56,854	N/A	52,463	N/A	85,584	N/A	103,440
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	340	N/A	73,435	N/A	47,805	N/A	42,747	N/A	74,523	N/A	102,148
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	440	N/A	80,315	N/A	54,972	N/A	48,475	N/A	83,629	N/A	106,736
Special Education Teachers, All Other	130	N/A	70,208	N/A	49,519	N/A	45,647	N/A	66,391	N/A	99,372
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Ins	N/A	31.21	64,913	22.00	45,753	20.53	42,717	32.43	67,456	39.58	82,342
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers	1,050	23.11	48,081	13.74	28,580	12.24	25,448	19.38	40,307	38.46	79,991
Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers	1,480	N/A	63,336	N/A	30,906	N/A	25,289	N/A	63,919	N/A	100,141
Substitute Teachers	1,680	17.10	35,563	11.12	23,126	10.65	22,146	14.09	29,323	29.04	60,406
Archivists	10	27.47	57,135	17.24	35,862	16.23	33,746	20.58	42,817	40.85	84,967
Curators	30	27.16	56,490	17.54	36,468	16.45	34,227	25.35	52,729	45.93	95,532
Museum Technicians and Conservators	N/A	23.20	48,265	16.76	34,848	14.12	29,350	23.62	49,124	30.77	64,008
Librarians	610	35.02	72,855	24.27	50,472	22.00	45,753	33.98	70,677	49.44	102,850
Library Technicians	350	23.06	47,968	15.64	32,526	13.43	27,939	23.01	47,868	32.22	67,028
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists	60	36.42	75,766	25.80	53,664	24.77	51,519	37.20	77,371	48.84	101,604
Instructional Coordinators	390	41.33	85,961	28.85	60,004	25.96	53,981	41.55	86,422	58.26	121,165
Teacher Assistants	7,330	N/A	31,463	N/A	23,020	N/A	21,350	N/A	29,487	N/A	45,581
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other	270	23.91	49,735	17.28	35,953	16.55	34,434	21.52	44,757	38.22	79,496



Arts,Design,Entertainment,Sports,Media Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	7,240	27.78	57,798	13.33	27,735	11.00	22,876	25.04	52,086	47.38	98,546
Art Directors	120	46.92	97,601	29.38	61,099	26.47	55,074	46.10	95,892	72.01	149,770
Multimedia Artists and Animators	N/A	36.53	75,967	32.53	67,644	30.38	63,197	35.86	74,578	44.96	93,538
Commercial and Industrial Designers	140	31.91	66,375	25.26	52,558	23.54	48,966	30.52	63,482	43.79	91,076
Floral Designers	N/A	14.88	30,948	11.28	23,465	10.74	22,340	13.00	27,038	19.46	40,476
Graphic Designers	750	27.63	57,480	17.86	37,153	16.69	34,731	26.99	56,131	39.17	81,472
Interior Designers	N/A	29.44	61,237	16.52	34,364	16.02	33,335	27.72	57,664	47.83	99,490
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	440	14.44	30,024	11.09	23,072	10.60	22,043	11.92	24,799	21.37	44,439
Set and Exhibit Designers	N/A	22.20	46,174	12.79	26,622	11.70	24,331	18.37	38,215	41.80	86,947
Designers, All Other	20	28.10	58,434	17.56	36,523	16.71	34,759	26.26	54,615	43.39	90,262
Actors	30	24.69	N/A	10.26	N/A	10.26	N/A	12.31	N/A	30.39	N/A
Producers and Directors	960	36.58	76,075	18.84	39,187	14.79	30,748	31.47	65,449	63.28	131,638
Athletes and Sports Competitors	N/A	N/A	74,536	N/A	38,900	N/A	32,584	N/A	86,704	N/A	103,078
Coaches and Scouts	720	N/A	40,638	N/A	21,334	N/A	21,339	N/A	29,387	N/A	71,828
Choreographers	N/A	22.78	47,369	22.33	46,440	20.42	42,481	22.83	47,486	25.22	52,458
Music Directors and Composers	90	22.46	46,723	10.26	21,333	10.26	21,339	22.20	46,165	33.69	70,073
Musicians and Singers	170	42.59	N/A	13.19	N/A	10.26	N/A	38.40	N/A	74.79	N/A
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other	10	20.83	N/A	14.42	N/A	13.52	N/A	17.30	N/A	37.08	N/A
Radio and Television Announcers	180	23.78	49,476	11.05	22,986	10.65	22,162	14.89	30,974	40.69	84,628
Reporters and Correspondents	130	24.29	50,530	13.39	27,865	12.43	25,861	17.77	36,962	40.62	84,497
Public Relations Specialists	570	33.47	69,619	19.26	40,062	15.39	32,013	33.56	69,814	48.87	101,667
Editors	350	30.36	63,144	22.76	47,325	20.22	42,044	29.04	60,414	38.98	81,084
Technical Writers	210	39.00	81,139	27.52	57,248	25.48	52,988	38.57	80,230	52.69	109,594
Writers and Authors	180	30.25	62,930	12.70	26,434	11.06	22,998	28.90	60,109	50.67	105,402
Interpreters and Translators	70	24.20	50,323	18.90	39,302	17.26	35,906	22.60	47,015	35.60	74,061
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	60	24.86	51,700	16.58	34,500	15.80	32,866	24.22	50,376	36.42	75,774
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians	260	21.00	43,686	14.91	31,007	13.22	27,495	19.74	41,063	30.12	62,642
Broadcast Technicians	240	17.97	37,391	11.33	23,570	10.79	22,460	16.01	33,302	28.84	59,995
Sound Engineering Technicians	N/A	47.06	97,869	25.89	53,870	22.44	46,684	48.30	100,460	74.49	154,947
Photographers	220	17.39	36,182	10.90	22,655	10.28	21,382	12.09	25,158	29.23	60,789
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture	N/A	25.04	52,084	14.95	31,087	13.59	28,251	22.54	46,897	38.19	79,429
Film and Video Editors	160	28.28	58,828	13.42	27,921	11.66	24,251	24.29	50,515	46.81	97,361
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	40	29.74	61,874	22.86	47,545	21.38	44,471	29.99	62,372	38.61	80,301



Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	32,110	46.60	96,931	23.54	48,965	20.75	43,155	37.64	78,296	86.21	179,315
Chiropractors	N/A	51.19	106,472	36.16	75,205	33.69	70,074	39.97	83,125	76.12	158,321
Dentists, General	390	98.35	204,573	44.85	93,296	27.83	57,892	95.24	198,103	>100.00	>208,000
Dietitians and Nutritionists	280	31.43	65,382	25.00	52,011	23.24	48,337	31.40	65,305	39.62	82,426
Optometrists	90	95.69	199,032	46.98	97,711	28.44	59,166	93.61	194,704	>100.00	>208,000
Pharmacists	640	60.19	125,190	46.85	97,461	46.66	97,048	62.16	129,287	77.67	161,564
Family and General Practitioners	430	110.81	230,486	54.08	112,490	36.46	75,830	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000
Internists, General	380	132.22	275,022	>100.00	>208,000	89.58	186,341	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	140	130.20	270,815	>100.00	>208,000	77.44	161,085	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000
Pediatricians, General	200	85.04	176,863	47.14	98,038	40.26	83,750	78.08	162,403	>100.00	>208,000
Psychiatrists	150	131.94	274,443	>100.00	>208,000	75.38	156,779	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000
Surgeons	150	138.49	288,054	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other	2,220	106.37	221,260	45.01	93,602	28.79	59,884	>100.00	>208,000	>100.00	>208,000
Physician Assistants	780	56.34	117,178	41.14	85,574	42.11	87,584	56.25	117,004	78.27	162,797
Podiatrists	N/A	46.07	95,829	22.17	46,107	20.63	42,920	24.51	50,997	79.25	164,837
Occupational Therapists	770	43.41	90,287	32.65	67,916	31.70	65,941	42.64	88,689	60.09	124,977
Physical Therapists	1,400	45.78	95,209	36.19	75,282	32.90	68,438	45.75	95,145	60.74	126,335
Radiation Therapists	40	43.43	90,345	34.62	71,996	32.83	68,286	41.04	85,344	61.06	127,013
Recreational Therapists	180	23.76	49,430	15.40	32,038	14.04	29,215	20.90	43,465	38.30	79,672
Respiratory Therapists	440	33.24	69,132	27.27	56,703	26.12	54,318	33.36	69,375	39.66	82,506
Speech-Language Pathologists	630	45.25	94,128	32.25	67,081	31.49	65,508	45.52	94,698	61.86	128,679
Exercise Physiologists	10	25.86	53,789	21.14	43,980	20.06	41,708	25.37	52,759	33.24	69,138
Therapists, All Other	20	33.33	69,325	24.10	50,116	22.09	45,939	33.02	68,688	46.77	97,288
Veterinarians	130	58.78	122,258	45.49	94,616	43.22	89,894	53.01	110,253	94.62	196,819
Registered Nurses	10,590	38.71	80,521	31.22	64,921	28.46	59,214	38.42	79,895	49.56	103,100
Nurse Midwives	20	46.67	97,080	42.11	87,602	40.55	84,336	46.57	96,868	58.81	122,308
Nurse Practitioners	830	55.48	115,382	40.71	84,684	39.73	82,633	55.33	115,097	70.26	146,151
Audiologists	30	40.02	83,237	31.20	64,894	31.03	64,538	41.57	86,474	49.24	102,410
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other	120	42.20	87,789	30.02	62,435	26.88	55,916	42.61	88,632	58.63	121,961
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	880	31.81	66,168	22.18	46,122	20.22	42,063	30.25	62,912	46.32	96,335
Dental Hygienists	1,120	40.29	83,813	33.74	70,185	32.57	67,742	40.46	84,156	49.67	103,314
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	130	35.63	74,115	25.84	53,755	21.80	45,353	36.46	75,831	48.07	99,997
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	230	37.51	78,013	27.66	57,537	26.60	55,312	36.89	76,741	52.11	108,401
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	30	39.43	82,015	31.99	66,533	29.15	60,631	39.98	83,157	49.51	102,983
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	670	31.21	64,908	24.91	51,802	22.76	47,327	30.35	63,141	40.18	83,582
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	140	38.25	79,565	33.04	68,725	31.64	65,818	38.03	79,105	47.90	99,621
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics	920	21.91	45,589	15.87	33,015	13.68	28,447	22.30	46,392	29.60	61,566
Dietetic Technicians	240	14.26	29,647	10.89	22,635	10.27	21,352	13.54	28,150	19.32	40,194
Pharmacy Technicians	1,060	17.37	36,130	12.00	24,970	11.01	22,898	15.35	31,946	22.77	47,353
Psychiatric Technicians	100	27.44	57,073	19.24	40,024	17.33	36,056	27.86	57,953	37.46	77,925
Surgical Technologists	350	29.72	61,819	21.38	44,453	20.09	41,776	29.44	61,223	39.99	83,173
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	410	19.20	39,934	11.93	24,823	11.19	23,266	18.75	38,984	28.81	59,924
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	N/A	18.94	39,383	14.18	29,495	13.26	27,578	17.91	37,260	27.36	56,905
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	2,410	27.59	57,380	23.16	48,189	21.27	44,244	27.73	57,676	33.76	70,229
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	740	23.71	49,326	16.05	33,391	15.10	31,403	23.77	49,437	32.30	67,188
Opticians, Dispensing	190	22.19	46,155	14.48	30,117	13.10	27,243	21.15	43,997	33.54	69,767
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	250	26.12	54,319	15.23	31,677	13.22	27,494	25.43	52,879	38.02	79,090
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	150	41.46	86,230	32.27	67,130	30.22	62,853	41.67	86,681	53.42	111,127
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	40	27.13	56,437	13.87	28,846	11.92	24,801	26.74	55,614	44.70	92,985
Athletic Trainers	130	N/A	51,471	N/A	41,953	N/A	38,878	N/A	49,367	N/A	66,139
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	300	34.17	71,080	19.97	41,544	18.65	38,809	33.05	68,755	51.67	107,469



Healthcare Support Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Healthcare Support Occupations	16,950	17.22	35,825	12.55	26,099	11.49	23,890	16.13	33,538	24.59	51,164
Home Health Aides	3,280	13.91	28,929	11.29	23,489	10.73	22,321	13.23	27,525	18.50	38,492
Psychiatric Aides	410	17.18	35,728	14.04	29,205	13.24	27,531	16.29	33,885	21.17	44,031
Nursing Assistants	6,210	16.39	34,083	12.78	26,574	11.81	24,568	15.78	32,828	22.39	46,570
Orderlies	80	15.84	32,939	12.07	25,098	11.10	23,084	14.99	31,181	21.92	45,587
Occupational Therapy Assistants	120	29.56	61,489	22.95	47,742	15.82	32,911	29.98	62,365	39.38	81,893
Physical Therapist Assistants	320	31.33	65,165	24.44	50,835	25.50	53,037	32.43	67,457	39.51	82,182
Physical Therapist Aides	110	19.05	39,632	13.87	28,850	12.56	26,122	19.56	40,702	24.93	51,862
Massage Therapists	380	24.68	51,333	15.88	33,031	15.63	32,514	20.55	42,741	40.01	83,217
Dental Assistants	1,310	21.47	44,651	16.89	35,126	16.10	33,481	21.83	45,398	26.17	54,432
Medical Assistants	3,020	18.06	37,576	13.96	29,043	13.29	27,641	17.27	35,927	24.80	51,581
Medical Equipment Preparers	150	20.38	42,390	16.70	34,744	15.55	32,359	20.01	41,623	25.67	53,409
Medical Transcriptionists	340	14.95	31,079	11.21	23,318	10.59	22,041	11.78	24,507	25.72	53,480
Pharmacy Aides	N/A	13.69	28,471	11.34	23,580	10.74	22,333	12.09	25,147	20.34	42,297
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	110	14.83	30,858	11.02	22,916	10.40	21,628	12.39	25,774	23.02	47,878
Phlebotomists	390	19.20	39,942	15.96	33,195	14.63	30,424	18.88	39,252	24.73	51,440
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	670	15.72	32,688	12.18	25,338	11.28	23,481	14.62	30,403	22.62	47,051



Protective Service Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Protective Service Occupations	10,620	25.69	53,439	13.43	27,940	11.70	24,332	23.92	49,750	42.01	87,374
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	490	48.59	101,068	43.35	90,163	40.64	84,536	48.20	100,250	61.10	127,086
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers	290	38.30	79,657	27.42	57,034	22.15	46,063	39.44	82,033	51.57	107,283
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	290	28.19	58,647	17.17	35,710	15.31	31,834	27.48	57,166	42.14	87,646
Firefighters	810	30.08	62,554	19.42	40,384	15.61	32,479	32.99	68,625	40.46	84,137
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	70	34.17	71,085	22.32	46,427	21.66	45,054	35.16	73,121	49.30	102,538
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	210	47.70	99,204	36.89	76,733	34.91	72,618	43.53	90,538	70.57	146,803
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	1,460	36.86	76,658	32.24	67,062	29.29	60,935	37.15	77,285	43.66	90,827
Animal Control Workers	60	25.16	52,330	17.51	36,414	15.77	32,800	24.57	51,108	36.55	76,018
Private Detectives and Investigators	50	31.95	66,447	15.84	32,949	12.38	25,752	28.63	59,543	71.25	148,203
Security Guards	3,860	17.29	35,974	11.96	24,882	11.15	23,185	15.71	32,667	27.73	57,685
Crossing Guards	600	20.22	42,067	11.37	23,646	10.74	22,332	14.55	30,273	45.94	95,543
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	330	12.15	25,260	10.98	22,833	10.40	21,626	11.55	24,033	14.86	30,918
Transportation Security Screeners	220	21.70	45,135	19.08	39,694	17.60	36,602	21.04	43,748	25.03	52,065
Protective Service Workers, All Other	330	17.20	35,778	11.85	24,655	10.40	21,630	16.33	33,985	24.50	50,966



Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations	40,600	12.84	26,698	10.59	22,045	10.39	21,617	11.47	23,862	17.53	36,450
Chefs and Head Cooks	600	28.77	59,835	20.17	41,948	18.24	37,940	28.84	60,000	39.11	81,344
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	2,120	16.28	33,875	11.30	23,516	10.75	22,365	14.43	30,008	25.46	52,958
Cooks, Fast Food	1,790	11.53	23,982	10.39	21,609	10.39	21,615	11.06	23,000	13.73	28,571
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	1,110	17.51	36,406	12.51	26,023	11.34	23,573	16.96	35,278	24.52	51,010
Cooks, Restaurant	4,540	13.78	28,673	10.97	22,805	10.40	21,625	13.41	27,891	18.03	37,508
Cooks, Short Order	N/A	16.01	33,282	13.88	28,859	12.68	26,374	16.51	34,345	18.81	39,121
Cooks, All Other	N/A	15.54	32,327	11.53	23,977	10.90	22,676	14.17	29,483	20.93	43,531
Food Preparation Workers	2,540	12.50	25,990	11.07	23,014	10.40	21,630	11.66	24,262	15.34	31,900
Bartenders	2,280	11.97	24,902	10.39	21,610	10.39	21,614	10.91	22,690	15.72	32,698
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	9,300	11.85	24,649	10.89	22,648	10.40	21,622	11.39	23,688	13.23	27,511
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop	1,530	11.79	24,516	11.11	23,114	10.46	21,761	11.45	23,815	13.76	28,619
Waiters and Waitresses	9,420	12.06	25,077	10.39	21,610	10.39	21,613	10.40	21,629	15.63	32,512
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	940	13.43	27,944	11.14	23,168	10.45	21,736	12.36	25,720	18.47	38,425
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	920	11.71	24,351	10.39	21,613	10.39	21,613	10.48	21,796	14.44	30,028
Dishwashers	1,850	11.76	24,457	10.84	22,542	10.40	21,622	11.37	23,636	13.67	28,437
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	1,190	11.47	23,847	10.50	21,838	10.39	21,616	11.07	23,029	12.79	26,591
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other	170	13.62	28,331	11.05	22,982	10.40	21,638	11.90	24,763	22.10	45,969



Building/Grounds Cleaning/Maintenance Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations	16,440	17.44	36,269	11.43	23,765	10.87	22,612	15.75	32,761	27.80	57,825
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	690	25.67	53,395	17.23	35,834	16.18	33,657	25.65	53,367	36.94	76,840
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundsk	290	29.95	62,308	21.67	45,070	20.69	43,021	29.25	60,858	41.24	85,783
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	8,650	16.85	35,037	11.28	23,473	10.71	22,272	15.82	32,901	25.33	52,699
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2,320	13.83	28,768	11.37	23,640	10.77	22,408	12.72	26,475	18.72	38,945
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other	N/A	23.60	49,079	17.75	36,929	16.87	35,095	20.51	42,669	31.91	66,368
Pest Control Workers	N/A	20.08	41,761	13.95	29,012	13.21	27,472	18.04	37,534	29.91	62,227
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	3,830	17.74	36,900	11.53	23,991	11.02	22,912	15.48	32,192	28.93	60,179
Tree Trimmers and Pruners	N/A	19.80	41,193	15.00	31,202	13.95	29,006	19.22	39,983	26.01	54,101



Personal Care and Service Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Personal Care and Service Occupations	18,180	15.41	32,053	11.14	23,174	10.52	21,889	12.90	26,838	23.41	48,701
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	890	22.50	46,788	16.24	33,790	15.43	32,088	20.14	41,883	33.08	68,800
Animal Trainers	N/A	17.32	36,020	14.21	29,541	13.17	27,395	17.47	36,334	22.12	45,994
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers	510	13.19	27,419	11.12	23,124	10.40	21,630	12.08	25,125	16.78	34,893
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	200	11.36	23,622	10.39	21,609	10.39	21,613	10.40	21,631	12.85	26,718
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	800	12.85	26,712	10.59	22,036	10.39	21,617	11.22	23,335	17.13	35,615
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	20	12.45	25,885	11.20	23,307	10.57	21,988	11.79	24,515	15.48	32,204
Funeral Attendants	N/A	17.73	36,884	11.93	24,828	10.40	21,629	18.20	37,857	24.70	51,369
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	1,740	16.78	34,889	11.10	23,078	10.40	21,636	14.03	29,192	25.02	52,037
Manicurists and Pedicurists	N/A	11.47	23,859	11.30	23,511	10.56	21,978	11.45	23,808	12.38	25,753
Skincare Specialists	100	15.59	32,442	11.26	23,424	10.82	22,507	16.46	34,241	20.04	41,677
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	10	11.79	24,527	11.48	23,874	10.66	22,162	11.67	24,284	13.02	27,095
Concierges	70	13.87	28,851	11.37	23,636	10.69	22,225	12.26	25,493	19.20	39,943
Tour and travel guides	180	14.02	29,168	11.45	23,820	10.77	22,410	12.27	25,532	21.77	45,272
Childcare Workers	2,400	13.02	27,088	11.01	22,888	10.40	21,627	11.97	24,897	17.58	36,557
Personal Care Aides	6,930	13.33	27,734	11.28	23,468	10.76	22,385	12.77	26,556	17.24	35,863
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors	1,210	23.86	49,637	12.77	26,548	11.15	23,202	23.10	48,043	39.22	81,586
Recreation Workers	1,480	16.53	34,381	10.78	22,416	10.39	21,619	12.87	26,770	26.76	55,680
Residential Advisors	580	16.64	34,620	11.61	24,159	10.95	22,781	15.38	31,983	24.59	51,155
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	160	18.40	38,276	11.27	23,459	10.82	22,505	21.02	43,722	25.76	53,584



Sales and Related Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Sales and Related Occupations	49,940	22.39	46,558	11.16	23,213	10.64	22,134	15.27	31,763	41.79	86,920
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	4,230	22.48	46,759	14.77	30,720	13.28	27,637	21.25	44,208	32.73	68,073
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	900	40.14	83,507	26.52	55,167	23.72	49,329	36.80	76,530	61.11	127,129
Cashiers	12,250	11.98	24,926	10.77	22,420	10.43	21,712	11.33	23,579	14.49	30,150
Counter and Rental Clerks	1,700	16.54	34,395	11.31	23,532	10.85	22,568	13.56	28,221	24.13	50,191
Parts Salespersons	960	18.62	38,718	11.31	23,530	10.81	22,482	16.24	33,782	29.68	61,726
Retail Salespersons	13,780	15.29	31,809	11.23	23,350	10.66	22,178	12.34	25,671	22.71	47,219
Advertising Sales Agents	420	36.67	76,284	16.52	34,368	14.57	30,304	31.99	66,548	66.38	138,076
Insurance Sales Agents	3,740	36.89	76,738	21.17	44,028	18.50	38,488	29.54	61,448	65.37	135,961
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	1,510	49.10	102,118	24.19	50,319	22.06	45,876	38.49	80,059	86.94	180,837
Travel Agents	240	20.03	41,656	12.00	24,965	10.44	21,713	19.34	40,225	30.32	63,060
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other	3,240	30.14	62,711	15.30	31,831	13.18	27,427	24.98	51,967	49.03	101,983
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	1,040	50.97	106,012	28.27	58,820	25.05	52,116	46.88	97,499	75.90	157,870
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	4,680	34.10	70,931	18.09	37,634	15.36	31,942	28.05	58,335	61.45	127,812
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	260	15.55	32,328	11.46	23,824	11.06	23,005	13.97	29,043	23.20	48,253
Real Estate Brokers	40	73.28	152,427	39.72	82,614	25.85	53,755	72.65	151,109	>100.00	>208,000
Real Estate Sales Agents	140	21.38	44,478	13.45	27,968	11.92	24,799	18.17	37,803	42.19	87,762
Sales Engineers	490	46.77	97,268	36.79	76,518	32.26	67,114	47.17	98,119	62.15	129,264
Telemarketers	N/A	17.83	37,081	12.64	26,304	10.44	21,722	17.80	37,014	24.94	51,867
Sales and Related Workers, All Other	160	24.22	50,396	11.93	24,820	11.09	23,082	19.44	40,443	31.27	65,042



Office and Administrative Support Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	85,090	21.38	44,477	13.35	27,764	11.63	24,193	19.99	41,579	32.14	66,843
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worke	7,390	31.70	65,944	21.41	44,540	19.37	40,291	30.52	63,494	46.66	97,037
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	260	18.34	38,147	12.84	26,700	11.91	24,775	17.78	36,971	24.60	51,171
Telephone Operators	N/A	16.11	33,514	12.16	25,294	11.23	23,348	14.87	30,935	19.99	41,577
Bill and Account Collectors	790	21.76	45,263	16.11	33,513	15.03	31,258	21.92	45,575	29.14	60,618
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators	1,980	22.74	47,308	17.05	35,464	16.44	34,199	21.76	45,266	31.37	65,253
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	5,380	22.65	47,122	15.93	33,130	15.25	31,716	21.67	45,064	32.18	66,944
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	560	25.37	52,779	19.73	41,056	18.24	37,946	25.35	52,731	32.80	68,210
Procurement Clerks	280	21.16	44,007	16.44	34,184	15.64	32,531	20.00	41,609	28.86	60,023
Tellers	1,810	16.54	34,413	13.50	28,091	12.75	26,528	15.52	32,280	21.69	45,112
Financial Clerks, All Other	320	21.61	44,953	16.39	34,080	15.59	32,429	20.54	42,732	30.29	63,000
Brokerage Clerks	260	29.51	61,386	19.53	40,621	17.71	36,826	27.53	57,262	43.76	91,019
Correspondence Clerks	30	19.33	40,190	14.66	30,485	12.05	25,067	20.39	42,409	24.63	51,235
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	220	21.37	44,445	13.17	27,409	11.41	23,745	22.18	46,127	30.42	63,271
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	100	17.97	37,380	13.61	28,311	12.76	26,548	15.15	31,504	26.23	54,562
Customer Service Representatives	11,800	19.55	40,672	12.70	26,430	11.57	24,069	18.43	38,338	29.23	60,804
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	90	21.99	45,728	17.39	36,165	16.65	34,646	21.87	45,488	28.86	60,022
File Clerks	250	16.40	34,104	11.53	23,963	10.97	22,815	15.74	32,737	24.19	50,317
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	320	12.36	25,725	11.05	23,003	10.44	21,707	11.76	24,466	15.23	31,678
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	430	20.46	42,552	14.83	30,841	12.66	26,334	19.88	41,338	29.08	60,490
Library Assistants, Clerical	540	16.19	33,683	10.85	22,570	10.35	21,516	15.29	31,816	24.39	50,726
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	600	23.27	48,403	17.85	37,128	16.34	33,970	22.39	46,565	30.85	64,178
Order Clerks	400	21.88	45,509	13.99	29,100	11.85	24,645	22.29	46,380	31.15	64,794
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	510	22.47	46,736	15.57	32,377	13.64	28,375	22.12	46,009	31.25	64,991
Receptionists and Information Clerks	3,970	17.20	35,766	12.91	26,850	11.79	24,530	17.05	35,473	23.35	48,559
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	310	19.20	39,936	13.24	27,525	12.64	26,299	17.66	36,716	29.20	60,737
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	620	20.88	43,441	14.37	29,895	13.24	27,525	21.39	44,506	28.87	60,031
Couriers and Messengers	220	15.75	32,759	11.16	23,202	10.75	22,349	14.26	29,656	24.53	51,014
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers	340	28.41	59,095	23.03	47,904	21.82	45,385	28.54	59,369	36.39	75,680
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	1,360	22.81	47,431	14.05	29,229	13.37	27,801	20.83	43,331	36.53	75,986
Postal Service Clerks	290	25.00	51,987	18.88	39,252	17.02	35,400	28.81	59,937	29.43	61,202
Postal Service Mail Carriers	1,350	24.75	51,482	17.54	36,489	16.45	34,208	29.22	60,780	30.06	62,531
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	780	24.74	51,462	17.25	35,885	16.17	33,644	28.18	58,605	28.82	59,951
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	1,380	23.88	49,667	15.66	32,572	14.14	29,397	22.66	47,128	36.33	75,552
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	2,280	18.23	37,910	12.82	26,658	11.85	24,653	17.33	36,040	26.53	55,178
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	7,220	14.46	30,078	11.11	23,110	10.50	21,841	12.13	25,236	21.53	44,781
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	160	19.37	40,292	12.92	26,870	11.86	24,673	18.42	38,327	26.26	54,619
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	1,810	32.93	68,481	25.28	52,582	23.23	48,307	33.06	68,773	41.99	87,337
Legal Secretaries	670	24.03	49,990	15.58	32,401	13.69	28,455	24.57	51,101	34.13	70,974
Medical Secretaries	1,070	21.90	45,561	16.18	33,655	15.29	31,804	21.22	44,128	30.53	63,505
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical,	8,780	22.23	46,244	15.45	32,119	14.07	29,267	22.01	45,781	30.85	64,160
Computer Operators	140	27.47	57,144	21.21	44,121	18.98	39,481	28.36	58,997	34.80	72,383
Data Entry Keyers	490	18.08	37,589	12.90	26,824	11.97	24,889	16.40	34,102	27.76	57,730
Word Processors and Typists	290	20.52	42,684	17.78	36,989	16.53	34,382	18.89	39,279	25.12	52,250
Desktop Publishers	50	22.31	46,412	15.80	32,867	14.56	30,272	21.77	45,293	31.67	65,864
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	3,350	24.87	51,728	19.71	40,999	17.75	36,916	24.21	50,354	32.64	67,892
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	870	16.44	34,183	12.06	25,081	11.05	22,989	16.04	33,364	23.31	48,480
Office Clerks, General	10,480	19.01	39,538	12.31	25,614	11.18	23,250	17.96	37,363	28.55	59,380
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	370	19.65	40,871	13.38	27,819	11.60	24,118	19.36	40,252	28.56	59,393
Statistical Assistants	40	33.23	69,115	27.92	58,080	26.70	55,516	33.95	70,615	40.07	83,351
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	1,730	16.57	34,474	10.34	21,504	10.34	21,509	12.02	25,005	28.39	59,052



Farming, Fishing and Forestry Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations	N/A	16.02	33,329	10.50	21,850	10.28	21,391	13.41	27,887	33.66	70,012
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	N/A	13.08	27,207	10.28	21,383	10.28	21,389	12.92	26,862	15.58	32,418



Construction and Extraction Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Construction and Extraction Occupations	14,390	28.29	58,832	17.20	35,777	15.33	31,883	27.60	57,424	42.57	88,534
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Work	1,340	38.43	79,951	28.60	59,495	26.49	55,107	37.56	78,128	51.23	106,567
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	180	28.14	58,539	22.58	46,967	20.11	41,827	28.34	58,947	36.80	76,526
Carpenters	1,830	26.93	56,019	19.41	40,369	17.71	36,846	27.06	56,295	36.97	76,891
Carpet Installers	N/A	17.59	36,587	13.18	27,424	12.47	25,933	17.62	36,641	23.42	48,722
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	10	23.27	48,393	19.36	40,272	16.75	34,858	23.55	48,992	29.82	62,035
Tile and Marble Setters	N/A	26.86	55,871	22.76	47,347	18.96	39,452	28.25	58,745	31.67	65,869
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	100	25.10	52,200	17.34	36,084	16.20	33,711	23.67	49,220	36.09	75,068
Construction Laborers	2,410	23.10	48,037	15.03	31,264	13.48	28,022	22.33	46,442	34.06	70,837
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	1,060	36.66	76,265	23.60	49,098	21.61	44,947	33.89	70,506	59.84	124,470
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	140	30.10	62,600	20.82	43,304	17.89	37,214	30.72	63,894	40.60	84,462
Tapers	N/A	28.41	59,095	20.60	42,855	18.03	37,489	28.16	58,585	37.99	79,006
Electricians	1,890	26.03	54,138	16.46	34,227	14.37	29,888	27.18	56,533	37.01	76,981
Glaziers	100	25.60	53,239	19.80	41,178	18.07	37,576	25.83	53,742	32.66	67,934
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	310	21.41	44,515	15.39	32,022	14.16	29,449	21.07	43,816	29.85	62,106
Pipelayers	80	29.96	62,304	18.90	39,324	16.49	34,305	27.90	58,027	48.40	100,675
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	1,300	31.54	65,621	21.11	43,918	16.85	35,041	31.39	65,297	44.87	93,329
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	10	31.68	65,882	21.67	45,074	16.12	33,526	34.83	72,446	40.31	83,844
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	N/A	34.72	72,214	30.63	63,700	23.47	48,826	36.47	75,849	40.59	84,433
Roofers	N/A	20.13	41,882	13.27	27,603	12.03	25,028	18.23	37,916	30.24	62,893
Sheet Metal Workers	N/A	28.10	58,464	18.70	38,888	16.17	33,635	28.41	59,094	40.87	84,994
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	220	35.25	73,307	21.60	44,923	20.67	42,995	30.77	63,992	50.57	105,180
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	N/A	18.84	39,178	14.49	30,143	13.49	28,048	17.25	35,882	28.59	59,473
Helpers--Electricians	110	15.98	33,237	11.37	23,641	10.83	22,530	14.46	30,082	23.64	49,190
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	N/A	29.40	61,147	17.66	36,743	16.03	33,342	33.56	69,792	38.53	80,143
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	N/A	16.07	33,432	10.84	22,544	10.28	21,391	15.99	33,253	23.16	48,161
Construction and Building Inspectors	180	37.85	78,744	27.30	56,788	25.32	52,676	36.90	76,747	51.46	107,042
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	N/A	23.51	48,902	14.87	30,928	13.46	27,985	20.78	43,242	38.55	80,178
Highway Maintenance Workers	340	28.50	59,274	23.36	48,587	21.53	44,772	28.67	59,641	35.84	74,551
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	150	26.02	54,115	14.62	30,392	13.32	27,719	22.13	46,029	49.62	103,217
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	340	24.39	50,726	14.07	29,265	12.66	26,341	22.50	46,806	44.23	91,981
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	N/A	25.10	52,217	18.16	37,769	16.76	34,877	24.68	51,342	36.12	75,147
Helpers--Extraction Workers	N/A	16.69	34,729	12.84	26,687	11.93	24,822	16.77	34,891	19.81	41,202



Installation, Maintenance and Repair Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	16,410	25.80	53,678	15.81	32,883	13.93	28,991	24.86	51,701	39.42	82,007
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	1,330	34.41	71,573	22.53	46,875	20.96	43,601	33.97	70,654	49.39	102,718
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	260	22.58	46,954	14.59	30,345	13.50	28,077	21.23	44,158	34.79	72,376
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	630	28.67	59,624	17.85	37,132	16.04	33,357	28.52	59,316	40.53	84,309
Avionics Technicians	110	33.58	69,847	27.67	57,555	26.44	55,010	33.89	70,480	40.44	84,105
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	N/A	20.95	43,572	17.48	36,348	16.59	34,520	20.82	43,307	25.43	52,892
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	190	32.05	66,669	21.56	44,844	15.73	32,720	31.14	64,771	43.88	91,277
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	N/A	17.47	36,340	13.71	28,507	13.05	27,134	16.40	34,107	26.54	55,193
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	180	25.81	53,691	18.33	38,132	15.81	32,897	24.30	50,541	38.06	79,171
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	470	35.50	73,853	25.26	52,527	22.98	47,796	32.84	68,308	49.16	102,266
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	630	22.89	47,616	15.53	32,300	14.32	29,784	21.23	44,161	31.33	65,175
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	2,440	23.43	48,722	14.45	30,053	12.76	26,540	21.95	45,654	37.85	78,717
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	800	29.36	61,065	20.37	42,367	18.68	38,835	29.32	60,972	40.15	83,514
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	190	27.61	57,438	20.95	43,567	19.88	41,358	26.46	55,049	38.71	80,517
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	190	19.27	40,089	13.22	27,493	12.59	26,190	17.28	35,953	29.65	61,681
Bicycle Repairers	N/A	17.02	35,408	11.16	23,224	10.66	22,181	13.96	29,036	26.76	55,655
Tire Repairers and Changers	N/A	12.77	26,546	11.26	23,431	10.68	22,221	12.42	25,840	15.13	31,468
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	1,430	29.14	60,610	21.35	44,407	18.18	37,813	28.89	60,087	39.99	83,175
Home Appliance Repairers	N/A	20.50	42,646	16.33	33,973	15.42	32,055	19.79	41,179	27.86	57,942
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	800	26.77	55,672	17.82	37,073	15.98	33,242	27.08	56,325	37.36	77,712
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	330	24.34	50,622	15.84	32,948	13.86	28,842	23.44	48,757	36.18	75,264
Millwrights	100	31.21	64,915	20.87	43,415	18.20	37,856	31.92	66,399	39.05	81,212
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	110	40.19	83,613	27.02	56,213	25.95	53,964	43.59	90,670	51.66	107,460
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	260	27.51	57,217	16.75	34,823	15.31	31,859	24.37	50,688	46.25	96,185
Medical Equipment Repairers	170	28.35	58,979	20.72	43,091	19.04	39,597	27.54	57,292	38.80	80,706
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	N/A	15.35	31,938	11.21	23,311	10.68	22,218	13.50	28,081	23.44	48,745
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	50	25.38	52,793	18.48	38,439	17.27	35,922	25.92	53,903	33.89	70,484
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	3,400	23.16	48,172	15.69	32,630	14.52	30,196	22.86	47,542	32.45	67,481
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	40	28.48	59,232	23.49	48,859	21.73	45,200	28.19	58,638	37.04	77,026
Riggers	90	21.74	45,225	16.91	35,168	16.27	33,830	20.96	43,607	30.23	62,890
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	210	13.68	28,458	11.20	23,306	10.55	21,947	11.74	24,410	20.02	41,625
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	780	23.38	48,634	13.95	29,025	12.96	26,943	22.30	46,387	36.59	76,111



Production Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Production Occupations	32,700	22.04	45,833	13.57	28,235	11.97	24,886	20.36	42,337	34.43	71,629
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,410	32.77	68,172	21.89	45,544	20.15	41,919	31.93	66,424	47.86	99,548
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	200	24.38	50,702	17.30	35,971	15.90	33,053	23.39	48,653	35.21	73,230
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	50	21.25	44,192	11.97	24,892	10.95	22,782	20.94	43,555	35.99	74,860
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers	1,260	19.76	41,121	13.53	28,148	12.44	25,864	18.54	38,562	29.43	61,212
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	N/A	22.98	47,797	17.69	36,783	16.10	33,493	23.09	48,038	29.93	62,258
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	260	23.62	49,144	18.60	38,683	16.79	34,909	24.15	50,218	30.32	63,063
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	20	19.57	40,714	14.61	30,388	12.95	26,924	17.97	37,393	29.71	61,813
Assemblers and fabricators, all other, including team assemblers	3,890	17.11	35,603	12.30	25,596	11.30	23,512	15.58	32,400	26.01	54,095
Bakers	520	15.32	31,865	11.02	22,934	10.38	21,584	13.36	27,790	25.33	52,688
Butchers and Meat Cutters	220	21.22	44,144	14.79	30,758	12.37	25,742	21.30	44,295	29.63	61,624
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	20	13.16	27,389	11.26	23,419	10.69	22,232	12.94	26,902	15.77	32,812
Food Batchmakers	600	13.07	27,184	10.94	22,756	10.35	21,520	11.92	24,809	17.73	36,876
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	1,450	23.15	48,167	15.50	32,223	13.05	27,142	24.27	50,484	30.92	64,306
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal a	520	33.53	69,750	21.83	45,402	19.35	40,235	33.10	68,856	48.56	101,008
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	240	20.24	42,092	16.22	33,747	14.88	30,956	20.24	42,090	25.49	53,003
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	N/A	12.56	26,118	11.18	23,249	10.56	21,982	11.44	23,812	16.20	33,707
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	170	20.01	41,623	13.93	28,980	13.16	27,375	18.02	37,498	30.08	62,577
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	530	20.90	43,478	13.51	28,106	12.67	26,365	18.54	38,565	32.91	68,445
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	N/A	19.06	39,649	13.85	28,804	11.77	24,483	18.40	38,285	28.14	58,533
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	460	21.42	44,558	14.39	29,934	13.08	27,210	20.84	43,352	30.73	63,917
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	310	25.79	53,647	17.89	37,207	16.78	34,885	24.84	51,672	39.70	82,589
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	40	25.23	52,487	20.05	41,712	18.48	38,431	26.46	55,029	30.99	64,475
Machinists	2,930	26.12	54,322	18.20	37,848	16.39	34,077	25.15	52,315	38.13	79,301
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	50	18.56	38,606	13.53	28,147	12.89	26,796	17.02	35,397	28.98	60,278
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	20	24.28	50,508	16.80	34,934	15.18	31,572	23.13	48,124	36.76	76,442
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	80	15.86	32,990	11.98	24,907	11.26	23,413	15.03	31,247	22.69	47,204
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	380	17.81	37,040	12.18	25,338	11.17	23,237	17.03	35,416	25.93	53,922
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,640	20.27	42,144	13.04	27,126	11.15	23,185	19.70	40,987	30.41	63,257
Tool and Die Makers	750	29.55	61,463	21.35	44,418	19.25	40,040	29.22	60,784	39.36	81,867
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	1,160	24.53	51,037	16.25	33,815	14.86	30,917	23.61	49,126	36.48	75,876
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	230	16.14	33,575	11.41	23,729	10.91	22,685	14.95	31,108	24.06	50,043
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	220	18.02	37,483	13.37	27,808	12.57	26,142	17.67	36,741	24.09	50,126
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	340	16.32	33,942	11.40	23,726	10.95	22,783	14.94	31,079	24.06	50,054
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	N/A	20.79	43,240	16.17	33,635	16.07	33,424	21.27	44,231	26.08	54,249
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	150	17.97	37,381	14.03	29,183	12.35	25,688	17.52	36,440	23.89	49,697
Prepress Technicians and Workers	180	20.70	43,038	15.80	32,874	14.80	30,782	20.52	42,678	28.00	58,253
Printing Press Operators	790	20.76	43,175	12.68	26,371	11.59	24,105	21.35	44,414	29.97	62,327
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	230	17.52	36,444	12.74	26,497	11.71	24,351	15.42	32,089	28.39	59,066
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	510	13.80	28,693	11.33	23,567	10.71	22,265	12.88	26,774	18.67	38,827
Sewing Machine Operators	170	14.96	31,130	11.44	23,797	10.76	22,368	14.09	29,309	21.56	44,835
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	240	23.30	48,447	15.22	31,651	11.67	24,260	25.35	52,736	31.31	65,117
Upholsterers	20	18.26	37,981	14.64	30,439	13.28	27,609	17.83	37,081	24.44	50,833
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	460	23.39	48,649	16.18	33,660	15.48	32,186	22.59	46,983	34.66	72,097
Furniture Finishers	40	21.31	44,318	17.61	36,627	16.25	33,801	21.34	44,390	27.65	57,510
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	50	18.08	37,598	13.45	27,975	12.43	25,856	18.21	37,871	24.00	49,928
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	150	18.06	37,546	16.74	34,808	15.78	32,823	18.23	37,922	20.38	42,386
Power Plant Operators	30	42.03	87,421	28.73	59,762	27.34	56,855	37.57	78,158	62.53	130,060
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	80	30.53	63,497	25.66	53,383	24.08	50,088	29.81	61,989	38.42	79,932
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	280	33.07	68,797	26.59	55,321	25.62	53,291	32.97	68,581	40.68	84,612
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	190	21.21	44,112	15.85	32,975	14.67	30,518	20.34	42,311	29.63	61,632
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	N/A	14.68	30,523	10.34	21,503	10.34	21,507	10.35	21,522	23.75	49,402
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	N/A	18.46	38,407	13.35	27,764	12.01	24,969	18.99	39,488	24.50	50,974
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	N/A	17.32	36,017	10.99	22,869	10.34	21,511	17.85	37,131	24.65	51,267
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	300	21.30	44,306	16.10	33,490	15.05	31,286	19.75	41,082	31.19	64,861
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	230	18.92	39,353	15.77	32,812	14.55	30,266	18.65	38,795	24.16	50,246
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	50	16.41	34,119	11.40	23,717	10.82	22,504	14.89	30,978	24.37	50,680
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	20	16.95	35,256	13.14	27,337	12.22	25,420	17.13	35,630	22.23	46,237
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	3,030	24.49	50,950	15.09	31,374	13.52	28,118	23.15	48,166	38.18	79,419
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	N/A	19.11	39,751	16.53	34,378	15.82	32,909	18.11	37,672	25.42	52,875
Dental Laboratory Technicians	90	25.45	52,936	17.21	35,779	16.43	34,179	24.35	50,649	38.32	79,701
Medical Appliance Technicians	40	23.15	48,151	15.96	33,191	14.77	30,720	21.49	44,703	34.89	72,577
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	100	16.37	34,047	12.97	26,967	12.31	25,611	15.58	32,401	20.29	42,194
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	460	17.10	35,567	12.21	25,400	11.11	23,109	15.57	32,382	24.46	50,888
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	330	19.72	41,024	15.69	32,628	14.46	30,090	18.50	38,467	27.44	57,078
Painters, Transportation Equipment	70	31.77	66,083	21.29	44,288	17.83	37,092	28.31	58,893	60.09	124,998
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	20	19.40	40,345	13.90	28,920	13.05	27,150	18.03	37,508	29.39	61,120
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators	40	17.55	36,511	12.75	26,521	11.78	24,502	16.26	33,820	23.97	49,864
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	20	18.96	39,421	15.64	32,539	14.34	29,826	18.87	39,263	24.29	50,517
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	70	15.14	31,496	11.62	24,168	11.02	22,921	13.98	29,078	20.75	43,159
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	N/A	18.14	37,718	16.64	34,623	15.59	32,427	17.92	37,286	22.57	46,934
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	290	21.17	44,020	16.36	34,012	15.77	32,808	20.16	41,936	29.58	61,531
Helpers--Production Workers	720	16.16	33,609	11.59	24,107	10.96	22,800	15.70	32,668	23.21	48,276
Production Workers, All Other	700	18.02	37,492	12.61	26,236	11.58	24,071	17.30	35,971	24.84	51,665



Transportation and Material Moving Occupations -North Central WDA 1Q2018

Occupations Select by "Occupational Title" to view detailed employment and wage estimates. (example: Top Employing, Best Paying, Wage History, etc.)	Estimated Employment	Occupational Wages						Wage Percentile Ranges
		Median		Average		Entry Level		10th		90th
		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual		Hourly / Annual
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	32,060	18.74	38,970	12.09	25,134	11.06	23,013	17.13	35,627	28.82	59,952
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	40	22.55	46,903	16.64	34,605	15.28	31,785	20.47	42,595	33.62	69,938
First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors	1,410	29.31	60,956	18.80	39,104	16.84	35,024	28.50	59,287	43.62	90,728
Commercial Pilots	40	N/A	139,569	N/A	71,682	N/A	49,079	N/A	155,651	N/A	207,769
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	840	21.99	45,735	17.09	35,530	16.23	33,750	19.80	41,195	30.87	64,192
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client	2,910	17.08	35,521	12.96	26,958	11.33	23,568	17.08	35,518	22.87	47,565
Driver/Sales Workers	780	15.23	31,661	10.64	22,122	10.43	21,709	11.94	24,840	25.98	54,038
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	4,380	23.91	49,742	19.05	39,624	17.44	36,277	23.70	49,281	31.25	64,996
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	3,320	19.17	39,887	12.51	26,024	11.42	23,759	17.40	36,176	30.31	63,031
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	1,240	13.51	28,094	11.29	23,488	10.63	22,114	12.35	25,691	18.51	38,502
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	600	14.90	30,991	11.33	23,559	10.59	22,027	12.04	25,048	24.66	51,280
Parking Lot Attendants	N/A	13.49	28,057	10.50	21,832	10.43	21,708	11.76	24,453	21.19	44,060
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	140	13.87	28,853	11.41	23,741	10.89	22,656	13.19	27,433	18.60	38,695
Transportation Inspectors	70	48.20	100,251	26.22	54,531	12.35	25,698	51.98	108,116	67.37	140,139
Transportation Workers, All Other	110	17.95	37,342	11.63	24,191	11.09	23,074	14.80	30,784	29.91	62,224
Crane and Tower Operators	N/A	31.89	66,320	19.73	41,030	17.12	35,604	34.18	71,094	45.68	95,017
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators	N/A	22.05	45,881	17.21	35,803	16.49	34,284	22.44	46,675	28.16	58,564
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	830	19.76	41,107	14.42	29,991	13.74	28,586	18.42	38,306	29.18	60,703
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	920	14.44	30,034	11.13	23,148	10.44	21,719	13.34	27,747	20.39	42,406
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	8,880	16.11	33,522	11.61	24,143	10.93	22,738	14.77	30,722	23.85	49,613
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	N/A	15.61	32,461	13.32	27,692	12.50	26,006	14.54	30,262	20.69	43,027
Packers and Packagers, Hand	3,960	18.00	37,443	11.78	24,500	11.07	23,041	16.32	33,939	27.71	57,651
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	180	20.57	42,770	15.89	33,046	14.18	29,504	20.11	41,836	26.36	54,843
Material Moving Workers, All Other	N/A	16.36	34,033	11.72	24,384	10.44	21,718	15.02	31,249	20.48	42,597


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