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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage$29.50
Entry wage$26.62
10th percentile wage$24.87
50th percentile wage$29.39
90th percentile wage$35.71
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services7095.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services7029.32
Occupational Therapy Assistants (31-2011)
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.39 $15.83 $13.56
2016$28.06+4.7%$15.12+4.7%$12.95
2015$27.58+1.7%$14.86+1.7%$12.73
2014$27.04+2.0%$14.56+2.0%$12.47
2013$26.69+1.3%$14.38+1.3%$12.32
2012$26.30+1.5%$14.17+1.5%$12.14
2011$25.94+1.4%$13.97+1.4%$11.97
2010$25.66+1.1%$13.82+1.1%$11.84
2009$25.16+2.0%$13.55+2.0%$11.61
2008$24.48+2.8%$13.18+2.8%$11.29
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.39 $21.40 $7.99
2016$28.06+4.7%$20.72+3.3%$7.35
2015$27.58+1.7%$20.28+2.1%$7.30
2014$27.04+2.0%$19.85+2.2%$7.19
2013$26.69+1.3%$19.45+2.1%$7.24
2012$26.30+1.5%$19.11+1.7%$7.19
2011$25.94+1.4%$18.81+1.6%$7.12
2010$25.66+1.1%$18.50+1.7%$7.17
2009$25.16+2.0%$18.25+1.4%$6.91
2008$24.48+2.8%$17.78+2.6%$6.70
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
Northwest $32.91120
Eastern $31.85140
South Central $29.3970
North Central $29.15130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $31.85140
North Central $29.15130
Northwest $32.91120
South Central $29.3970
Wages in other areas
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