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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment430
Mean wage$70,861
Entry wage$47,418
10th percentile wage$43,723
50th percentile wage$70,456
90th percentile wage$100,152
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services430100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services430$70,456
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$70455.51 $55535.36  $14920.15
2015$68666.16+2.6%$54124.94 +2.6%$14541.23
2014$67380.07+1.9%$53111.20 +1.9%$14268.87
2013$66093.98+1.9%$52097.46 +1.9%$13996.52
2012$64807.89+2.0%$51083.72 +2.0%$13724.17
2011$63801.38+1.6%$50290.35 +1.6%$13511.02
2010$62683.04+1.8%$49408.84 +1.8%$13274.20
2009$62012.03+1.1%$48879.93 +1.1%$13132.10
2008$60166.77+3.1%$47425.43 +3.1%$12741.33
2007$58153.75+3.5%$45838.71 +3.5%$12315.04
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$70455.51 $45452.32  $25003.19
2015$68666.16+2.6%$44180.67 +2.9%$24485.49
2014$67380.07+1.9%$43236.02 +2.2%$24144.05
2013$66093.98+1.9%$42364.03 +2.1%$23729.95
2012$64807.89+2.0%$41637.38 +1.7%$23170.51
2011$63801.38+1.6%$40983.39 +1.6%$22817.99
2010$62683.04+1.8%$40293.06 +1.7%$22389.97
2009$62012.03+1.1%$39748.07 +1.4%$22263.96
2008$60166.77+3.1%$38730.75 +2.6%$21436.01
2007$58153.75+3.5%$37495.44 +3.3%$20658.32
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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