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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment180
Mean wage$20.76
Entry wage$16.97
10th percentile wage$16.01
50th percentile wage$19.39
90th percentile wage$27.95
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services180100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services180$19.39
Psychiatric Technicians (29-2053)
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$19.39 $38.25  -$18.86
2019$18.77+3.3%$37.03 +3.3%-$18.25
2018$18.28+2.7%$36.06 +2.7%-$17.78
2017$17.86+2.4%$35.23 +2.4%-$17.37
2016$17.58+1.6%$34.68 +1.6%-$17.09
2015$17.24+2.0%$34.01 +2.0%-$16.77
2014$16.92+1.9%$33.38 +1.9%-$16.45
2013$16.60+1.9%$32.74 +1.9%-$16.14
2012$16.27+2.0%$32.10 +2.0%-$15.82
2011$16.02+1.6%$31.60 +1.6%-$15.58
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$19.39 $24.42  -$5.03
2019$18.77+3.3%$23.43 +4.2%-$4.65
2018$18.28+2.7%$22.72 +3.1%-$4.43
2017$17.86+2.4%$22.11 +2.8%-$4.24
2016$17.58+1.6%$21.60 +2.3%-$4.02
2015$17.24+2.0%$21.15 +2.1%-$3.90
2014$16.92+1.9%$20.70 +2.2%-$3.77
2013$16.60+1.9%$20.28 +2.1%-$3.68
2012$16.27+2.0%$19.93 +1.7%-$3.65
2011$16.02+1.6%$19.62 +1.6%-$3.59
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $28.43 
Southwest $24.90110
North Central $19.39180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $19.39180
Southwest $24.90110
Northwest $28.43 
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