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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment810
Mean wage$40.11
Entry wage$28.44
10th percentile wage$23.35
50th percentile wage$42.40
90th percentile wage$50.17
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services81099.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services810$42.44
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$42.40 $37.74 $4.66
2017$42.04+.8%$37.42+.8%$4.62
2016$41.08+2.4%$36.56+2.4%$4.51
2015$40.43+1.6%$35.99+1.6%$4.44
2014$39.66+2.0%$35.30+2.0%$4.36
2013$38.91+1.9%$34.64+1.9%$4.28
2012$38.17+1.9%$33.97+1.9%$4.20
2011$37.43+2.0%$33.31+2.0%$4.11
2010$36.85+1.6%$32.80+1.6%$4.05
2009$36.20+1.8%$32.22+1.8%$3.98
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$42.40 $21.63 $20.77
2017$42.04+.8%$21.40+1.1%$20.64
2016$41.08+2.4%$20.83+2.8%$20.25
2015$40.43+1.6%$20.35+2.3%$20.08
2014$39.66+2.0%$19.93+2.1%$19.73
2013$38.91+1.9%$19.50+2.2%$19.41
2012$38.17+1.9%$19.11+2.1%$19.06
2011$37.43+2.0%$18.78+1.7%$18.65
2010$36.85+1.6%$18.48+1.6%$18.36
2009$36.20+1.8%$18.17+1.7%$18.03
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$44.78770
South Central$42.40810
Eastern$41.85390
Northwest$40.51690
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$40.461,120
South Central$42.40810
Southwest$44.78770
Northwest$40.51690
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