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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,450
Mean wage$41.19
Entry wage$34.55
10th percentile wage$32.86
50th percentile wage$40.80
90th percentile wage$51.08
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,44099.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,440$40.86
Dental Hygienists (29-2021)
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$40.80 $36.07  $4.73
2015$39.76+2.6%$35.15 +2.6%$4.61
2014$39.02+1.9%$34.50 +1.9%$4.52
2013$38.27+1.9%$33.84 +1.9%$4.44
2012$37.53+2.0%$33.18 +2.0%$4.35
2011$36.95+1.6%$32.66 +1.6%$4.28
2010$36.30+1.8%$32.09 +1.8%$4.21
2009$35.91+1.1%$31.75 +1.1%$4.16
2008$34.84+3.1%$30.80 +3.1%$4.04
2007$33.68+3.5%$29.77 +3.5%$3.90
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$40.80 $21.85  $18.95
2015$39.76+2.6%$21.24 +2.9%$18.53
2014$39.02+1.9%$20.78 +2.2%$18.23
2013$38.27+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%$17.91
2012$37.53+2.0%$20.02 +1.7%$17.51
2011$36.95+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%$17.24
2010$36.30+1.8%$19.37 +1.7%$16.93
2009$35.91+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%$16.80
2008$34.84+3.1%$18.62 +2.6%$16.22
2007$33.68+3.5%$18.02 +3.3%$15.65
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
North Central $40.80 1,450
Northwest $40.31 580
South Central $39.58 750
Southwest $39.35 770
Eastern $37.53 300
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $40.80 1,450
Southwest $39.35 770
South Central $39.58 750
Northwest $40.31 580
Eastern $37.53 300
Wages in other areas
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