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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment850
Mean wage$26.64
Entry wage$22.82
10th percentile wage$21.32
50th percentile wage$26.94
90th percentile wage$30.91
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services72084.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services720$26.74
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
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.94 $35.89  -$8.94
2015$26.26+2.6%$34.98 +2.6%-$8.72
2014$25.76+1.9%$34.32 +1.9%-$8.55
2013$25.27+1.9%$33.67 +1.9%-$8.39
2012$24.78+2.0%$33.01 +2.0%-$8.23
2011$24.40+1.6%$32.50 +1.6%-$8.10
2010$23.97+1.8%$31.93 +1.8%-$7.96
2009$23.71+1.1%$31.59 +1.1%-$7.87
2008$23.01+3.1%$30.65 +3.1%-$7.64
2007$22.24+3.5%$29.62 +3.5%-$7.38
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.94 $20.53  $6.41
2015$26.26+2.6%$19.96 +2.9%$6.30
2014$25.76+1.9%$19.53 +2.2%$6.24
2013$25.27+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%$6.14
2012$24.78+2.0%$18.81 +1.7%$5.97
2011$24.40+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%$5.88
2010$23.97+1.8%$18.20 +1.7%$5.77
2009$23.71+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%$5.76
2008$23.01+3.1%$17.49 +2.6%$5.51
2007$22.24+3.5%$16.94 +3.3%$5.30
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
Southwest $27.72 1,520
North Central $27.46 2,580
South Central $27.26 2,090
Eastern $26.94 850
Northwest $26.48 1,450
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.46 2,580
South Central $27.26 2,090
Southwest $27.72 1,520
Northwest $26.48 1,450
Eastern $26.94 850
Wages in other areas
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