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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment580
Mean wage$38.44
Entry wage$30.54
10th percentile wage$29.61
50th percentile wage$40.31
90th percentile wage$47.73
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services57099.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services570$40.36
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$40.31 $34.49  $5.82
2015$39.29+2.6%$33.61 +2.6%$5.67
2014$38.55+1.9%$32.98 +1.9%$5.57
2013$37.81+1.9%$32.35 +1.9%$5.46
2012$37.08+2.0%$31.73 +2.0%$5.35
2011$36.50+1.6%$31.23 +1.6%$5.27
2010$35.86+1.8%$30.69 +1.8%$5.18
2009$35.48+1.1%$30.36 +1.1%$5.12
2008$34.42+3.1%$29.45 +3.1%$4.97
2007$33.27+3.5%$28.47 +3.5%$4.80
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$40.31 $19.32  $20.99
2015$39.29+2.6%$18.78 +2.9%$20.51
2014$38.55+1.9%$18.38 +2.2%$20.17
2013$37.81+1.9%$18.01 +2.1%$19.81
2012$37.08+2.0%$17.70 +1.7%$19.38
2011$36.50+1.6%$17.42 +1.6%$19.08
2010$35.86+1.8%$17.13 +1.7%$18.74
2009$35.48+1.1%$16.90 +1.4%$18.58
2008$34.42+3.1%$16.46 +2.6%$17.96
2007$33.27+3.5%$15.94 +3.3%$17.33
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
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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