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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment180
Mean wage$19.34
Entry wage$14.71
10th percentile wage$13.67
50th percentile wage$18.30
90th percentile wage$27.79
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services180100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services180$18.30
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057)
 
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.30 $37.71 -$19.41
2018$18.20+.5%$37.51+.5%-$19.30
2017$17.73+2.7%$36.53+2.7%-$18.80
2016$17.32+2.4%$35.69+2.4%-$18.37
2015$17.05+1.6%$35.13+1.6%-$18.08
2014$16.72+2.0%$34.46+2.0%-$17.73
2013$16.41+1.9%$33.81+1.9%-$17.40
2012$16.09+1.9%$33.16+1.9%-$17.07
2011$15.78+2.0%$32.52+2.0%-$16.73
2010$15.54+1.6%$32.01+1.6%-$16.47
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.30 $23.42 -$5.12
2018$18.20+.5%$23.21+.9%-$5.00
2017$17.73+2.7%$22.51+3.1%-$4.77
2016$17.32+2.4%$21.90+2.8%-$4.58
2015$17.05+1.6%$21.40+2.3%-$4.35
2014$16.72+2.0%$20.96+2.1%-$4.23
2013$16.41+1.9%$20.51+2.2%-$4.10
2012$16.09+1.9%$20.09+2.1%-$3.99
2011$15.78+2.0%$19.75+1.7%-$3.96
2010$15.54+1.6%$19.44+1.6%-$3.90
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
South Central $21.38190
Northwest $20.38160
Eastern $18.62150
North Central $18.30180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $21.38190
North Central $18.30180
Northwest $20.38160
Eastern $18.62150
Wages in other areas
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