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Manufacturing
Manufacturing is the largest employment sector in the Iowa Lakes Corridor region – 28.9% in Buena Vista County, 14.7% in Clay County, 25.8% in Dickinson County and 17.7% in Emmet County. This compares to the statewide average of 15.7% employed in manufacturing.
Nearly two-thirds (65.9%) of those employed in the manufacturing industry are paid an hourly wage whereas 27.8% earn a salary. The current hourly wage, annual salary and the wage thresholds based on all of those in the industry and those willing to change/enter employment are provided below.
| Entire Industry | Those Willing to Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Wage: | ||
| Median | $14/hr. | |
| Current Salary: | ||
| Median | $54,500/yr. | |
| Wage Threshold: | $14-$15/hr. | |
| Salary Threshold: | $47,700 – $50,000/yr. |
Source: 2009 Iowa Lakes Corridor Laborshed Report
