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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,880
Mean wage26.68
Entry wage22.79
10th percentile wage20.86
50th percentile wage26.94
90th percentile wage33.11
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services1,78094.5%
Public Adminsitration402.1%
Professional & Business Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Education & Health Services1,78026.70
Public Adminsitration4026.48
Professional & Business Services26.26
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.68 $39.29  -$12.61
2014$26.55+.5%$39.10 +.5%-$12.54
2013$26.05+1.9%$38.37 +1.9%-$12.31
2012$25.56+1.9%$37.63 +1.9%-$12.07
2011$25.06+2.0%$36.90 +2.0%-$11.84
2010$24.67+1.6%$36.33 +1.6%-$11.65
2009$24.24+1.8%$35.69 +1.8%-$11.45
2008$23.98+1.1%$35.31 +1.1%-$11.33
2007$23.26+3.1%$34.26 +3.1%-$10.99
2006$22.49+3.5%$33.11 +3.5%-$10.62
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.68 $25.99  $0.69
2014$26.55+.5%$25.78 +.8%$0.77
2013$26.05+1.9%$25.23 +2.2%$0.83
2012$25.56+1.9%$24.72 +2.1%$0.84
2011$25.06+2.0%$24.29 +1.7%$0.76
2010$24.67+1.6%$23.91 +1.6%$0.76
2009$24.24+1.8%$23.51 +1.7%$0.73
2008$23.98+1.1%$23.19 +1.4%$0.79
2007$23.26+3.1%$22.60 +2.6%$0.67
2006$22.49+3.5%$21.88 +3.3%$0.61

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
North Central 27.66 2,750
Southwest 27.60 1,560
South Central 26.68 1,880
Northwest 25.99 1,510
Eastern 25.80 880
Highest Employment
North Central 27.66 2,750
South Central 26.68 1,880
Southwest 27.60 1,560
Northwest 25.99 1,510
Eastern 25.80 880
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