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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment300
Mean wage$38.74
Entry wage$34.43
10th percentile wage$32.17
50th percentile wage$37.53
90th percentile wage$48.08
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services29099.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services290$37.57
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$37.53 $35.89  $1.64
2015$36.58+2.6%$34.98 +2.6%$1.60
2014$35.89+1.9%$34.32 +1.9%$1.57
2013$35.21+1.9%$33.67 +1.9%$1.54
2012$34.52+2.0%$33.01 +2.0%$1.51
2011$33.99+1.6%$32.50 +1.6%$1.49
2010$33.39+1.8%$31.93 +1.8%$1.46
2009$33.03+1.1%$31.59 +1.1%$1.44
2008$32.05+3.1%$30.65 +3.1%$1.40
2007$30.98+3.5%$29.62 +3.5%$1.35
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$37.53 $20.53  $17.00
2015$36.58+2.6%$19.96 +2.9%$16.62
2014$35.89+1.9%$19.53 +2.2%$16.36
2013$35.21+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%$16.07
2012$34.52+2.0%$18.81 +1.7%$15.71
2011$33.99+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%$15.47
2010$33.39+1.8%$18.20 +1.7%$15.19
2009$33.03+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%$15.08
2008$32.05+3.1%$17.49 +2.6%$14.56
2007$30.98+3.5%$16.94 +3.3%$14.04
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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