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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,380
Mean wage$28.13
Entry wage$23.23
10th percentile wage$21.08
50th percentile wage$28.02
90th percentile wage$36.19
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,34097.1%
Public Administration402.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration4036.79
Education and Health Services1,34027.88
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$28.02 $37.06  -$9.04
2016$27.36+2.4%$36.19 +2.4%-$8.82
2015$26.84+2.0%$35.50 +2.0%-$8.65
2014$26.34+1.9%$34.83 +1.9%-$8.49
2013$25.83+1.9%$34.17 +1.9%-$8.33
2012$25.33+2.0%$33.50 +2.0%-$8.17
2011$24.94+1.6%$32.98 +1.6%-$8.04
2010$24.50+1.8%$32.41 +1.8%-$7.90
2009$24.24+1.1%$32.06 +1.1%-$7.82
2008$23.52+3.1%$31.10 +3.1%-$7.58
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.02 $23.83  $4.19
2016$27.36+2.4%$23.07 +3.3%$4.30
2015$26.84+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%$4.25
2014$26.34+1.9%$22.10 +2.2%$4.23
2013$25.83+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%$4.18
2012$25.33+2.0%$21.29 +1.7%$4.05
2011$24.94+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%$3.99
2010$24.50+1.8%$20.60 +1.7%$3.90
2009$24.24+1.1%$20.32 +1.4%$3.92
2008$23.52+3.1%$19.80 +2.6%$3.72
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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