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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,580
Mean wage$27.60
Entry wage$22.60
10th percentile wage$20.96
50th percentile wage$27.46
90th percentile wage$35.08
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services2,41093.5%
Financial Activities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities$27.54
Education and Health Services2,410$27.45
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$27.46 $36.07  -$8.61
2015$26.76+2.6%$35.15 +2.6%-$8.39
2014$26.26+1.9%$34.50 +1.9%-$8.23
2013$25.76+1.9%$33.84 +1.9%-$8.07
2012$25.26+2.0%$33.18 +2.0%-$7.91
2011$24.87+1.6%$32.66 +1.6%-$7.79
2010$24.43+1.8%$32.09 +1.8%-$7.66
2009$24.17+1.1%$31.75 +1.1%-$7.57
2008$23.45+3.1%$30.80 +3.1%-$7.35
2007$22.67+3.5%$29.77 +3.5%-$7.10
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.46 $21.85  $5.61
2015$26.76+2.6%$21.24 +2.9%$5.52
2014$26.26+1.9%$20.78 +2.2%$5.48
2013$25.76+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%$5.39
2012$25.26+2.0%$20.02 +1.7%$5.24
2011$24.87+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%$5.16
2010$24.43+1.8%$19.37 +1.7%$5.06
2009$24.17+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%$5.06
2008$23.45+3.1%$18.62 +2.6%$4.83
2007$22.67+3.5%$18.02 +3.3%$4.64
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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