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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment490
Mean wage$16.80
Entry wage$12.58
10th percentile wage$11.59
50th percentile wage$16.59
90th percentile wage$23.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services47095.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services470$16.49
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056)
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.59 $36.07  -$19.48
2015$16.17+2.6%$35.15 +2.6%-$18.98
2014$15.87+1.9%$34.50 +1.9%-$18.62
2013$15.56+1.9%$33.84 +1.9%-$18.27
2012$15.26+2.0%$33.18 +2.0%-$17.91
2011$15.02+1.6%$32.66 +1.6%-$17.64
2010$14.76+1.8%$32.09 +1.8%-$17.33
2009$14.60+1.1%$31.75 +1.1%-$17.14
2008$14.17+3.1%$30.80 +3.1%-$16.63
2007$13.69+3.5%$29.77 +3.5%-$16.07
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.59 $21.85  -$5.26
2015$16.17+2.6%$21.24 +2.9%-$5.07
2014$15.87+1.9%$20.78 +2.2%-$4.91
2013$15.56+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%-$4.80
2012$15.26+2.0%$20.02 +1.7%-$4.75
2011$15.02+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%-$4.67
2010$14.76+1.8%$19.37 +1.7%-$4.60
2009$14.60+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%-$4.50
2008$14.17+3.1%$18.62 +2.6%-$4.45
2007$13.69+3.5%$18.02 +3.3%-$4.33
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
Eastern $19.09 110
Southwest $18.87 320
South Central $18.04 370
Northwest $17.87 310
North Central $16.59 490
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.59 490
South Central $18.04 370
Southwest $18.87 320
Northwest $17.87 310
Eastern $19.09 110
Wages in other areas
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