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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment350
Mean wage$72,665
Entry wage$50,127
10th percentile wage$46,294
50th percentile wage$71,753
90th percentile wage$101,759
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services350100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services350$71,753
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$71753.04 $56388.55  $15364.49
2015$69930.74+2.6%$54956.46 +2.6%$14974.28
2014$68620.96+1.9%$53927.15 +1.9%$14693.82
2013$67311.19+1.9%$52897.83 +1.9%$14413.35
2012$66001.41+2.0%$51868.52 +2.0%$14132.89
2011$64976.36+1.6%$51062.96 +1.6%$13913.40
2010$63837.43+1.8%$50167.91 +1.8%$13669.52
2009$63154.06+1.1%$49630.87 +1.1%$13523.19
2008$61274.82+3.1%$48154.03 +3.1%$13120.79
2007$59224.73+3.5%$46542.93 +3.5%$12681.80
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$71753.04 $40188.76  $31564.28
2015$69930.74+2.6%$39064.37 +2.9%$30866.37
2014$68620.96+1.9%$38229.12 +2.2%$30391.85
2013$67311.19+1.9%$37458.11 +2.1%$29853.08
2012$66001.41+2.0%$36815.60 +1.7%$29185.80
2011$64976.36+1.6%$36237.35 +1.6%$28739.02
2010$63837.43+1.8%$35626.97 +1.7%$28210.46
2009$63154.06+1.1%$35145.09 +1.4%$28008.98
2008$61274.82+3.1%$34245.58 +2.6%$27029.24
2007$59224.73+3.5%$33153.32 +3.3%$26071.41
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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