| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 770 |
| Mean wage | $39.35 |
| Entry wage | $32.67 |
| 10th percentile wage | $31.20 |
| 50th percentile wage | $39.35 |
| 90th percentile wage | $48.35 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Education and Health Services | 770 | 99.1% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Education and Health Services | 770 | $39.34 |
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| 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. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $39.35 | | $36.59 |
| $2.76 | | 2015 | $38.35 | +2.6% | $35.66 |
+2.6% | $2.69 | | 2014 | $37.63 | +1.9% | $34.99 |
+1.9% | $2.64 | | 2013 | $36.91 | +1.9% | $34.32 |
+1.9% | $2.59 | | 2012 | $36.20 | +2.0% | $33.66 |
+2.0% | $2.54 | | 2011 | $35.63 | +1.6% | $33.13 |
+1.6% | $2.50 | | 2010 | $35.01 | +1.8% | $32.55 |
+1.8% | $2.46 | | 2009 | $34.63 | +1.1% | $32.21 |
+1.1% | $2.43 | | 2008 | $33.60 | +3.1% | $31.25 |
+3.1% | $2.36 | | 2007 | $32.48 | +3.5% | $30.20 |
+3.5% | $2.28 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $39.35 | | $23.35 |
| $16.00 | | 2015 | $38.35 | +2.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $15.65 | | 2014 | $37.63 | +1.9% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $15.42 | | 2013 | $36.91 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $15.15 | | 2012 | $36.20 | +2.0% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $14.81 | | 2011 | $35.63 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $14.58 | | 2010 | $35.01 | +1.8% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $14.31 | | 2009 | $34.63 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $14.21 | | 2008 | $33.60 | +3.1% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $13.71 | | 2007 | $32.48 | +3.5% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $13.22 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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