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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,390
Mean wage$42.19
Entry wage$34.40
10th percentile wage$33.30
50th percentile wage$42.23
90th percentile wage$52.81
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,38099.2%
Public Administration
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,38042.32
Public Administration34.44
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$42.23 $36.65 $5.58
2016$41.24+2.4%$35.79+2.4%$5.45
2015$40.45+2.0%$35.11+2.0%$5.34
2014$39.69+1.9%$34.45+1.9%$5.24
2013$38.94+1.9%$33.79+1.9%$5.14
2012$38.18+2.0%$33.13+2.0%$5.04
2011$37.59+1.6%$32.62+1.6%$4.97
2010$36.93+1.8%$32.05+1.8%$4.88
2009$36.53+1.1%$31.70+1.1%$4.83
2008$35.44+3.1%$30.76+3.1%$4.68
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$42.23 $22.43 $19.80
2016$41.24+2.4%$21.71+3.3%$19.53
2015$40.45+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$19.19
2014$39.69+1.9%$20.80+2.2%$18.89
2013$38.94+1.9%$20.38+2.1%$18.55
2012$38.18+2.0%$20.03+1.7%$18.14
2011$37.59+1.6%$19.72+1.6%$17.87
2010$36.93+1.8%$19.39+1.7%$17.54
2009$36.53+1.1%$19.13+1.4%$17.41
2008$35.44+3.1%$18.64+2.6%$16.81
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $42.231,390
Southwest $41.96790
Northwest $39.42580
South Central $39.20730
Eastern $38.82320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $42.231,390
Southwest $41.96790
South Central $39.20730
Northwest $39.42580
Eastern $38.82320
Wages in other areas
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