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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment200
Mean wage$14.33
Entry wage$11.75
10th percentile wage$11.15
50th percentile wage$12.64
90th percentile wage$19.68
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Other Services14070.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services140$12.27
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (39-2021)
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks. Exclude "Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers" (31-9096).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.64 $14.08 -$1.44
2018$12.47+1.4%$13.89+1.4%-$1.42
2017$12.00+3.9%$13.37+3.9%-$1.36
2016$11.62+3.3%$12.94+3.3%-$1.32
2015$11.22+3.5%$12.50+3.5%-$1.27
2014$11.03+1.7%$12.29+1.7%-$1.25
2013$10.81+2.0%$12.04+2.0%-$1.23
2012$10.67+1.3%$11.89+1.3%-$1.21
2011$10.52+1.5%$11.72+1.5%-$1.19
2010$10.37+1.4%$11.56+1.4%-$1.18
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.64 $23.16 -$10.52
2018$12.47+1.4%$22.96+.9%-$10.48
2017$12.00+3.9%$22.26+3.1%-$10.25
2016$11.62+3.3%$21.66+2.8%-$10.04
2015$11.22+3.5%$21.17+2.3%-$9.94
2014$11.03+1.7%$20.72+2.1%-$9.69
2013$10.81+2.0%$20.28+2.2%-$9.46
2012$10.67+1.3%$19.87+2.1%-$9.19
2011$10.52+1.5%$19.53+1.7%-$9.01
2010$10.37+1.4%$19.22+1.6%-$8.84
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $13.22690
North Central $12.75590
Eastern $12.64200
Northwest $12.45360
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $13.22690
North Central $12.75590
South Central $12.33480
Northwest $12.45360
Wages in other areas
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