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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,860
Mean wage$26.87
Entry wage$22.12
10th percentile wage$20.78
50th percentile wage$27.30
90th percentile wage$32.07
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,78095.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,78027.37
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$27.30 $36.21 -$8.91
2016$26.66+2.4%$35.36+2.4%-$8.70
2015$26.15+2.0%$34.68+2.0%-$8.53
2014$25.66+1.9%$34.04+1.9%-$8.37
2013$25.17+1.9%$33.39+1.9%-$8.21
2012$24.68+2.0%$32.74+2.0%-$8.05
2011$24.30+1.6%$32.23+1.6%-$7.93
2010$23.87+1.8%$31.66+1.8%-$7.79
2009$23.62+1.1%$31.32+1.1%-$7.70
2008$22.91+3.1%$30.39+3.1%-$7.47
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.30 $21.40 $5.90
2016$26.66+2.4%$20.72+3.3%$5.95
2015$26.15+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$5.87
2014$25.66+1.9%$19.85+2.2%$5.81
2013$25.17+1.9%$19.45+2.1%$5.72
2012$24.68+2.0%$19.11+1.7%$5.57
2011$24.30+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$5.48
2010$23.87+1.8%$18.50+1.7%$5.37
2009$23.62+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$5.37
2008$22.91+3.1%$17.78+2.6%$5.13
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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