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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment750
Mean wage$37.16
Entry wage$27.91
10th percentile wage$24.13
50th percentile wage$39.58
90th percentile wage$46.98
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services74099.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services740$39.62
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$39.58 $35.50  $4.08
2015$38.57+2.6%$34.60 +2.6%$3.98
2014$37.85+1.9%$33.95 +1.9%$3.90
2013$37.13+1.9%$33.30 +1.9%$3.83
2012$36.41+2.0%$32.65 +2.0%$3.75
2011$35.84+1.6%$32.15 +1.6%$3.69
2010$35.21+1.8%$31.58 +1.8%$3.63
2009$34.84+1.1%$31.25 +1.1%$3.59
2008$33.80+3.1%$30.32 +3.1%$3.48
2007$32.67+3.5%$29.30 +3.5%$3.37
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$39.58 $20.85  $18.73
2015$38.57+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%$18.31
2014$37.85+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%$18.02
2013$37.13+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%$17.70
2012$36.41+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%$17.31
2011$35.84+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$17.04
2010$35.21+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%$16.73
2009$34.84+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$16.60
2008$33.80+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%$16.03
2007$32.67+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%$15.47
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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