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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment770
Mean wage$39.35
Entry wage$32.67
10th percentile wage$31.20
50th percentile wage$39.35
90th percentile wage$48.35
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services77099.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services770$39.34
Dental Hygienists (29-2021)
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$39.35 $36.59  $2.76
2015$38.35+2.6%$35.66 +2.6%$2.69
2014$37.63+1.9%$34.99 +1.9%$2.64
2013$36.91+1.9%$34.32 +1.9%$2.59
2012$36.20+2.0%$33.66 +2.0%$2.54
2011$35.63+1.6%$33.13 +1.6%$2.50
2010$35.01+1.8%$32.55 +1.8%$2.46
2009$34.63+1.1%$32.21 +1.1%$2.43
2008$33.60+3.1%$31.25 +3.1%$2.36
2007$32.48+3.5%$30.20 +3.5%$2.28
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$39.35 $23.35  $16.00
2015$38.35+2.6%$22.70 +2.9%$15.65
2014$37.63+1.9%$22.21 +2.2%$15.42
2013$36.91+1.9%$21.76 +2.1%$15.15
2012$36.20+2.0%$21.39 +1.7%$14.81
2011$35.63+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%$14.58
2010$35.01+1.8%$20.70 +1.7%$14.31
2009$34.63+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%$14.21
2008$33.60+3.1%$19.90 +2.6%$13.71
2007$32.48+3.5%$19.26 +3.3%$13.22
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $40.80 1,450
Northwest $40.31 580
South Central $39.58 750
Southwest $39.35 770
Eastern $37.53 300
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $40.80 1,450
Southwest $39.35 770
South Central $39.58 750
Northwest $40.31 580
Eastern $37.53 300
Wages in other areas
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