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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment360
Mean wage17.27
Entry wage9.99
10th percentile wage9.31
50th percentile wage15.04
90th percentile wage28.68
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services22059.9%
 Best Paying Industries
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Professional & Business Services22012.00
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (31-9096)
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" (39-2021).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.27 $16.08  $1.19
2014$17.14+.7%$15.96 +.7%$1.18
2013$16.80+2.0%$15.64 +2.0%$1.16
2012$16.59+1.3%$15.45 +1.3%$1.14
2011$16.35+1.5%$15.22 +1.5%$1.13
2010$16.12+1.4%$15.01 +1.4%$1.11
2009$15.95+1.1%$14.85 +1.1%$1.10
2008$15.64+2.0%$14.56 +2.0%$1.08
2007$15.21+2.8%$14.16 +2.8%$1.05
2006$14.61+4.1%$13.61 +4.1%$1.01
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.27 $25.99  -$8.72
2014$17.14+.7%$25.78 +.8%-$8.63
2013$16.80+2.0%$25.23 +2.2%-$8.42
2012$16.59+1.3%$24.72 +2.1%-$8.12
2011$16.35+1.5%$24.29 +1.7%-$7.94
2010$16.12+1.4%$23.91 +1.6%-$7.79
2009$15.95+1.1%$23.51 +1.7%-$7.56
2008$15.64+2.0%$23.19 +1.4%-$7.55
2007$15.21+2.8%$22.60 +2.6%-$7.38
2006$14.61+4.1%$21.88 +3.3%-$7.26

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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South Central 17.27 360
Eastern 16.59  
North Central 13.66 160
Northwest 13.29 140
Southwest 12.40 340
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South Central 17.27 360
Southwest 12.40 340
North Central 13.66 160
Northwest 13.29 140
Eastern 16.59  
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