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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,600
Mean wage$34.61
Entry wage$24.22
10th percentile wage$20.54
50th percentile wage$36.63
90th percentile wage$44.63
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration1,26078.8%
Education and Health Services34021.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration1,260$38.95
Education and Health Services340$21.10
Child, Family, and School Social Workers (21-1021)
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist single parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers on how to deal with problem children.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$36.63 $30.04  $6.59
2015$35.70+2.6%$29.28 +2.6%$6.42
2014$35.03+1.9%$28.73 +1.9%$6.30
2013$34.36+1.9%$28.18 +1.9%$6.18
2012$33.69+2.0%$27.63 +2.0%$6.06
2011$33.17+1.6%$27.20 +1.6%$5.97
2010$32.59+1.8%$26.73 +1.8%$5.86
2009$32.24+1.1%$26.44 +1.1%$5.80
2008$31.28+3.1%$25.65 +3.1%$5.63
2007$30.23+3.5%$24.79 +3.5%$5.44
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$36.63 $20.53  $16.10
2015$35.70+2.6%$19.96 +2.9%$15.74
2014$35.03+1.9%$19.53 +2.2%$15.50
2013$34.36+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%$15.23
2012$33.69+2.0%$18.81 +1.7%$14.89
2011$33.17+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%$14.66
2010$32.59+1.8%$18.20 +1.7%$14.39
2009$32.24+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%$14.29
2008$31.28+3.1%$17.49 +2.6%$13.79
2007$30.23+3.5%$16.94 +3.3%$13.30
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $36.63 1,600
Northwest $34.30 1,310
South Central $30.73 1,010
North Central $28.72 960
Southwest $27.04 720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $36.63 1,600
Northwest $34.30 1,310
South Central $30.73 1,010
North Central $28.72 960
Southwest $27.04 720
Wages in other areas
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