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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment190
Mean wage$68,443
Entry wage$47,385
10th percentile wage$43,641
50th percentile wage$68,564
90th percentile wage$96,997
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services190100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services190$68,564
Kindergarten Teachers, Ex. Special Education (25-2012)
Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification. Exclude "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$68564.49 $54886.09  $13678.40
2015$66823.17+2.6%$53492.16 +2.6%$13331.01
2014$65571.60+1.9%$52490.27 +1.9%$13081.33
2013$64320.02+1.9%$51488.38 +1.9%$12831.64
2012$63068.45+2.0%$50486.49 +2.0%$12581.96
2011$62088.95+1.6%$49702.40 +1.6%$12386.55
2010$61000.63+1.8%$48831.20 +1.8%$12169.43
2009$60347.63+1.1%$48308.47 +1.1%$12039.16
2008$58551.90+3.1%$46870.98 +3.1%$11680.92
2007$56592.91+3.5%$45302.80 +3.5%$11290.11
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$68564.49 $42694.83  $25869.66
2015$66823.17+2.6%$41500.33 +2.9%$25322.84
2014$65571.60+1.9%$40612.99 +2.2%$24958.61
2013$64320.02+1.9%$39793.90 +2.1%$24526.12
2012$63068.45+2.0%$39111.33 +1.7%$23957.12
2011$62088.95+1.6%$38497.02 +1.6%$23591.94
2010$61000.63+1.8%$37848.57 +1.7%$23152.06
2009$60347.63+1.1%$37336.65 +1.4%$23010.99
2008$58551.90+3.1%$36381.05 +2.6%$22170.85
2007$56592.91+3.5%$35220.68 +3.3%$21372.24
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
Southwest $77,644 440
Northwest $71,753 350
North Central $70,456 430
South Central $69,669 430
Eastern $68,564 190
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $77,644 440
North Central $70,456 430
South Central $69,669 430
Northwest $71,753 350
Eastern $68,564 190
Wages in other areas
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