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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage$18.99
Entry wage$10.86
10th percentile wage$10.43
50th percentile wage$16.42
90th percentile wage$30.27
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing$12.27
Dental Laboratory Technicians (51-9081)
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. Exclude "Dental Assistants" (31-9091).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.42 $20.50  -$4.08
2015$15.90+3.3%$19.85 +3.3%-$3.95
2014$15.54+2.3%$19.40 +2.3%-$3.86
2013$15.25+1.9%$19.03 +1.9%-$3.78
2012$14.99+1.7%$18.72 +1.7%-$3.72
2011$14.75+1.6%$18.42 +1.6%-$3.66
2010$14.59+1.1%$18.22 +1.1%-$3.62
2009$14.34+1.8%$17.90 +1.8%-$3.56
2008$13.96+2.7%$17.43 +2.7%-$3.46
2007$13.64+2.3%$17.03 +2.3%-$3.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.42 $20.53  -$4.11
2015$15.90+3.3%$19.96 +2.9%-$4.05
2014$15.54+2.3%$19.53 +2.2%-$3.99
2013$15.25+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%-$3.88
2012$14.99+1.7%$18.81 +1.7%-$3.81
2011$14.75+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%-$3.76
2010$14.59+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%-$3.60
2009$14.34+1.8%$17.95 +1.4%-$3.61
2008$13.96+2.7%$17.49 +2.6%-$3.53
2007$13.64+2.3%$16.94 +3.3%-$3.29
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 $24.43 140
North Central $22.04 80
South Central $18.12  
Eastern $16.42 70
Northwest $15.19  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $24.43 140
North Central $22.04 80
Eastern $16.42 70
Northwest $15.19  
South Central $18.12  
Wages in other areas
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