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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment390
Mean wage$40.38
Entry wage$32.42
10th percentile wage$30.79
50th percentile wage$41.85
90th percentile wage$49.41
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services38099.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services380$41.95
Dental Hygienists (29-2021)
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$41.85 $37.36 $4.49
2017$41.50+.8%$37.05+.8%$4.45
2016$40.54+2.4%$36.19+2.4%$4.35
2015$39.91+1.6%$35.62+1.6%$4.28
2014$39.14+2.0%$34.94+2.0%$4.20
2013$38.41+1.9%$34.29+1.9%$4.12
2012$37.67+1.9%$33.63+1.9%$4.04
2011$36.94+2.0%$32.98+2.0%$3.96
2010$36.37+1.6%$32.47+1.6%$3.90
2009$35.73+1.8%$31.90+1.8%$3.83
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$41.85 $22.17 $19.68
2017$41.50+.8%$21.93+1.1%$19.56
2016$40.54+2.4%$21.35+2.8%$19.20
2015$39.91+1.6%$20.86+2.3%$19.05
2014$39.14+2.0%$20.42+2.1%$18.72
2013$38.41+1.9%$19.99+2.2%$18.42
2012$37.67+1.9%$19.58+2.1%$18.09
2011$36.94+2.0%$19.25+1.7%$17.69
2010$36.37+1.6%$18.95+1.6%$17.42
2009$35.73+1.8%$18.63+1.7%$17.10
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$44.78770
South Central$42.40810
Eastern$41.85390
Northwest$40.51690
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$40.461,120
South Central$42.40810
Southwest$44.78770
Northwest$40.51690
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