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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment290
Mean wage37.06
Entry wage33.70
10th percentile wage31.45
50th percentile wage36.30
90th percentile wage45.31
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services29099.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services29037.08
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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$37.06 $40.18  -$3.12
2014$36.88+.5%$39.98 +.5%-$3.10
2013$36.19+1.9%$39.24 +1.9%-$3.04
2012$35.50+1.9%$38.49 +1.9%-$2.98
2011$34.81+2.0%$37.74 +2.0%-$2.93
2010$34.27+1.6%$37.15 +1.6%-$2.88
2009$33.67+1.8%$36.50 +1.8%-$2.83
2008$33.31+1.1%$36.11 +1.1%-$2.80
2007$32.31+3.1%$35.04 +3.1%-$2.72
2006$31.23+3.5%$33.86 +3.5%-$2.62
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$37.06 $24.58  $12.48
2014$36.88+.5%$24.38 +.8%$12.50
2013$36.19+1.9%$23.86 +2.2%$12.33
2012$35.50+1.9%$23.38 +2.1%$12.12
2011$34.81+2.0%$22.98 +1.7%$11.83
2010$34.27+1.6%$22.62 +1.6%$11.65
2009$33.67+1.8%$22.23 +1.7%$11.43
2008$33.31+1.1%$21.93 +1.4%$11.37
2007$32.31+3.1%$21.37 +2.6%$10.94
2006$31.23+3.5%$20.69 +3.3%$10.54

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Southwest 40.16 890
Northwest 38.33 490
South Central 38.08 890
North Central 37.08 1,430
Eastern 37.06 290
Highest Employment
North Central 37.08 1,430
Southwest 40.16 890
South Central 38.08 890
Northwest 38.33 490
Eastern 37.06 290
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