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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,700
Mean wage$29.51
Entry wage$25.97
10th percentile wage$24.26
50th percentile wage$29.00
90th percentile wage$37.20
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,68098.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,680$28.95
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.00 $41.13  -$12.13
2019$28.08+3.3%$39.82 +3.3%-$11.74
2018$27.34+2.7%$38.78 +2.7%-$11.43
2017$26.71+2.4%$37.88 +2.4%-$11.17
2016$26.29+1.6%$37.29 +1.6%-$10.99
2015$25.79+2.0%$36.57 +2.0%-$10.78
2014$25.30+1.9%$35.89 +1.9%-$10.58
2013$24.82+1.9%$35.20 +1.9%-$10.38
2012$24.34+2.0%$34.52 +2.0%-$10.18
2011$23.96+1.6%$33.98 +1.6%-$10.02
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.00 $26.48  $2.52
2019$28.08+3.3%$25.40 +4.2%$2.67
2018$27.34+2.7%$24.63 +3.1%$2.71
2017$26.71+2.4%$23.97 +2.8%$2.74
2016$26.29+1.6%$23.42 +2.3%$2.87
2015$25.79+2.0%$22.93 +2.1%$2.85
2014$25.30+1.9%$22.44 +2.2%$2.86
2013$24.82+1.9%$21.99 +2.1%$2.83
2012$24.34+2.0%$21.61 +1.7%$2.72
2011$23.96+1.6%$21.27 +1.6%$2.69
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
Southwest $29.001,700
South Central $28.041,890
Northwest $27.901,300
North Central $27.892,810
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.892,810
South Central $28.041,890
Southwest $29.001,700
Northwest $27.901,300
Wages in other areas
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