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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment430
Mean wage$70,149
Entry wage$49,659
10th percentile wage$45,310
50th percentile wage$69,669
90th percentile wage$97,350
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services430100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services430$69,669
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$69669.28 $59532.46  $10136.82
2015$67899.90+2.6%$58020.52 +2.6%$9879.38
2014$66628.16+1.9%$56933.82 +1.9%$9694.34
2013$65356.42+1.9%$55847.12 +1.9%$9509.30
2012$64084.68+2.0%$54760.41 +2.0%$9324.27
2011$63089.40+1.6%$53909.95 +1.6%$9179.45
2010$61983.54+1.8%$52964.99 +1.8%$9018.55
2009$61320.03+1.1%$52398.01 +1.1%$8922.01
2008$59495.35+3.1%$50838.83 +3.1%$8656.52
2007$57504.80+3.5%$49137.90 +3.5%$8366.90
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$69669.28 $43353.41  $26315.87
2015$67899.90+2.6%$42140.48 +2.9%$25759.42
2014$66628.16+1.9%$41239.45 +2.2%$25388.71
2013$65356.42+1.9%$40407.73 +2.1%$24948.69
2012$64084.68+2.0%$39714.63 +1.7%$24370.04
2011$63089.40+1.6%$39090.84 +1.6%$23998.56
2010$61983.54+1.8%$38432.40 +1.7%$23551.14
2009$61320.03+1.1%$37912.57 +1.4%$23407.45
2008$59495.35+3.1%$36942.23 +2.6%$22553.12
2007$57504.80+3.5%$35763.96 +3.3%$21740.84
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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