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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$19.26
Entry wage$10.40
10th percentile wage$9.49
50th percentile wage$18.12
90th percentile wage$33.67
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing$18.12
Dental Laboratory Technicians (51-9081)
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. Exclude "Dental Assistants" (31-9091).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.12 $17.86  $0.26
2015$17.55+3.3%$17.29 +3.3%$0.25
2014$17.15+2.3%$16.90 +2.3%$0.25
2013$16.82+1.9%$16.58 +1.9%$0.24
2012$16.54+1.7%$16.31 +1.7%$0.24
2011$16.28+1.6%$16.04 +1.6%$0.23
2010$16.10+1.1%$15.87 +1.1%$0.23
2009$15.82+1.8%$15.59 +1.8%$0.23
2008$15.41+2.7%$15.19 +2.7%$0.22
2007$15.06+2.3%$14.84 +2.3%$0.22
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.12 $20.85  -$2.73
2015$17.55+3.3%$20.27 +2.9%-$2.72
2014$17.15+2.3%$19.83 +2.2%-$2.68
2013$16.82+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%-$2.60
2012$16.54+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%-$2.55
2011$16.28+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%-$2.52
2010$16.10+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$2.38
2009$15.82+1.8%$18.23 +1.4%-$2.41
2008$15.41+2.7%$17.77 +2.6%-$2.35
2007$15.06+2.3%$17.20 +3.3%-$2.14
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 $24.43 140
North Central $22.04 80
South Central $18.12  
Eastern $16.42 70
Northwest $15.19  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $24.43 140
North Central $22.04 80
Eastern $16.42 70
Northwest $15.19  
South Central $18.12  
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