Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,600
Mean wage		$25.35
Entry wage		$16.67
10th percentile wage		$14.43
50th percentile wage		$23.82
90th percentile wage		$38.46

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	1,380	86.5%
Financial Activities	20	1.0%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	1,380	$23.49
Financial Activities	20	$23.20

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.82		$22.85		$0.97
2017	$23.62	+.8%	$22.66	+.8%	$0.96
2016	$23.08	+2.4%	$22.14	+2.4%	$0.94
2015	$22.71	+1.6%	$21.79	+1.6%	$0.92
2014	$22.28	+2.0%	$21.37	+2.0%	$0.91
2013	$21.86	+1.9%	$20.97	+1.9%	$0.89
2012	$21.44	+1.9%	$20.57	+1.9%	$0.87
2011	$21.03	+2.0%	$20.17	+2.0%	$0.86
2010	$20.70	+1.6%	$19.86	+1.6%	$0.84
2009	$20.34	+1.8%	$19.51	+1.8%	$0.83
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.82		$22.90		$0.92
2017	$23.62	+.8%	$22.66	+1.1%	$0.96
2016	$23.08	+2.4%	$22.05	+2.8%	$1.03
2015	$22.71	+1.6%	$21.55	+2.3%	$1.17
2014	$22.28	+2.0%	$21.10	+2.1%	$1.18
2013	$21.86	+1.9%	$20.64	+2.2%	$1.22
2012	$21.44	+1.9%	$20.23	+2.1%	$1.22
2011	$21.03	+2.0%	$19.88	+1.7%	$1.14
2010	$20.70	+1.6%	$19.57	+1.6%	$1.13
2009	$20.34	+1.8%	$19.24	+1.7%	$1.10

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 2018

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