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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,210
Mean wage$26.75
Entry wage$21.74
10th percentile wage$20.88
50th percentile wage$27.16
90th percentile wage$31.94
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,09090.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,09026.76
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.16 $35.70  -$8.54
2016$26.52+2.4%$34.86 +2.4%-$8.34
2015$26.02+2.0%$34.20 +2.0%-$8.18
2014$25.53+1.9%$33.56 +1.9%-$8.02
2013$25.04+1.9%$32.92 +1.9%-$7.87
2012$24.55+2.0%$32.27 +2.0%-$7.72
2011$24.17+1.6%$31.77 +1.6%-$7.60
2010$23.75+1.8%$31.22 +1.8%-$7.46
2009$23.49+1.1%$30.88 +1.1%-$7.38
2008$22.80+3.1%$29.96 +3.1%-$7.16
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.16 $19.89  $7.27
2016$26.52+2.4%$19.25 +3.3%$7.27
2015$26.02+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$7.16
2014$25.53+1.9%$18.45 +2.2%$7.08
2013$25.04+1.9%$18.08 +2.1%$6.97
2012$24.55+2.0%$17.77 +1.7%$6.79
2011$24.17+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%$6.69
2010$23.75+1.8%$17.19 +1.7%$6.56
2009$23.49+1.1%$16.96 +1.4%$6.53
2008$22.80+3.1%$16.53 +2.6%$6.27
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $28.021,380
Eastern $27.65980
North Central $27.392,220
South Central $27.301,860
Northwest $27.161,210
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.392,220
South Central $27.301,860
Southwest $28.021,380
Northwest $27.161,210
Eastern $27.65980
Wages in other areas
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