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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,520
Mean wage$27.89
Entry wage$23.39
10th percentile wage$21.27
50th percentile wage$27.72
90th percentile wage$35.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,48097.3%
Public Administration402.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration40$36.16
Education and Health Services1,480$27.58
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$27.72 $36.59  -$8.87
2015$27.02+2.6%$35.66 +2.6%-$8.64
2014$26.51+1.9%$34.99 +1.9%-$8.48
2013$26.00+1.9%$34.32 +1.9%-$8.32
2012$25.50+2.0%$33.66 +2.0%-$8.15
2011$25.10+1.6%$33.13 +1.6%-$8.03
2010$24.66+1.8%$32.55 +1.8%-$7.89
2009$24.40+1.1%$32.21 +1.1%-$7.80
2008$23.67+3.1%$31.25 +3.1%-$7.57
2007$22.88+3.5%$30.20 +3.5%-$7.32
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.72 $23.35  $4.37
2015$27.02+2.6%$22.70 +2.9%$4.32
2014$26.51+1.9%$22.21 +2.2%$4.30
2013$26.00+1.9%$21.76 +2.1%$4.24
2012$25.50+2.0%$21.39 +1.7%$4.11
2011$25.10+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%$4.05
2010$24.66+1.8%$20.70 +1.7%$3.96
2009$24.40+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%$3.98
2008$23.67+3.1%$19.90 +2.6%$3.78
2007$22.88+3.5%$19.26 +3.3%$3.62
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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