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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,450
Mean wage$26.38
Entry wage$21.32
10th percentile wage$20.56
50th percentile wage$26.48
90th percentile wage$31.58
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,31090.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,310$26.15
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.48 $34.49  -$8.01
2015$25.81+2.6%$33.61 +2.6%-$7.80
2014$25.32+1.9%$32.98 +1.9%-$7.66
2013$24.84+1.9%$32.35 +1.9%-$7.51
2012$24.36+2.0%$31.73 +2.0%-$7.36
2011$23.98+1.6%$31.23 +1.6%-$7.25
2010$23.56+1.8%$30.69 +1.8%-$7.12
2009$23.31+1.1%$30.36 +1.1%-$7.05
2008$22.61+3.1%$29.45 +3.1%-$6.84
2007$21.86+3.5%$28.47 +3.5%-$6.61
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.48 $19.32  $7.16
2015$25.81+2.6%$18.78 +2.9%$7.03
2014$25.32+1.9%$18.38 +2.2%$6.95
2013$24.84+1.9%$18.01 +2.1%$6.83
2012$24.36+2.0%$17.70 +1.7%$6.66
2011$23.98+1.6%$17.42 +1.6%$6.56
2010$23.56+1.8%$17.13 +1.7%$6.43
2009$23.31+1.1%$16.90 +1.4%$6.41
2008$22.61+3.1%$16.46 +2.6%$6.15
2007$21.86+3.5%$15.94 +3.3%$5.92
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 $27.72 1,520
North Central $27.46 2,580
South Central $27.26 2,090
Eastern $26.94 850
Northwest $26.48 1,450
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.46 2,580
South Central $27.26 2,090
Southwest $27.72 1,520
Northwest $26.48 1,450
Eastern $26.94 850
Wages in other areas
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