Dental Assistants (31-9091) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,350
Mean wage		$20.15
Entry wage		$15.30
10th percentile wage		$14.08
50th percentile wage		$20.77
90th percentile wage		$25.31

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	1,340	99.6%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	1,340	20.77

Dental Assistants (31-9091)

Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$20.77		$15.58		$5.19
2016	$19.83	+4.7%	$14.88	+4.7%	$4.96
2015	$19.49	+1.7%	$14.62	+1.7%	$4.87
2014	$19.11	+2.0%	$14.33	+2.0%	$4.77
2013	$18.86	+1.3%	$14.15	+1.3%	$4.71
2012	$18.59	+1.5%	$13.94	+1.5%	$4.65
2011	$18.33	+1.4%	$13.75	+1.4%	$4.58
2010	$18.14	+1.1%	$13.61	+1.1%	$4.53
2009	$17.78	+2.0%	$13.34	+2.0%	$4.44
2008	$17.30	+2.8%	$12.98	+2.8%	$4.32
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.77		$22.43		-$1.66
2016	$19.83	+4.7%	$21.71	+3.3%	-$1.87
2015	$19.49	+1.7%	$21.26	+2.1%	-$1.76
2014	$19.11	+2.0%	$20.80	+2.2%	-$1.69
2013	$18.86	+1.3%	$20.38	+2.1%	-$1.52
2012	$18.59	+1.5%	$20.03	+1.7%	-$1.44
2011	$18.33	+1.4%	$19.72	+1.6%	-$1.38
2010	$18.14	+1.1%	$19.39	+1.7%	-$1.25
2009	$17.78	+2.0%	$19.13	+1.4%	-$1.34
2008	$17.30	+2.8%	$18.64	+2.6%	-$1.33

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

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