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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,160
Mean wage$28.09
Entry wage$25.11
10th percentile wage$23.13
50th percentile wage$28.21
90th percentile wage$32.73
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,03088.8%
Public Administration12010.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration120$30.67
Education and Health Services1,030$28.05
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$28.21 $37.36 -$9.15
2017$27.97+.8%$37.05+.8%-$9.07
2016$27.33+2.4%$36.19+2.4%-$8.86
2015$26.90+1.6%$35.62+1.6%-$8.72
2014$26.38+2.0%$34.94+2.0%-$8.55
2013$25.89+1.9%$34.29+1.9%-$8.39
2012$25.40+1.9%$33.63+1.9%-$8.23
2011$24.90+2.0%$32.98+2.0%-$8.07
2010$24.51+1.6%$32.47+1.6%-$7.95
2009$24.08+1.8%$31.90+1.8%-$7.81
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.21 $22.17 $6.04
2017$27.97+.8%$21.93+1.1%$6.04
2016$27.33+2.4%$21.35+2.8%$5.98
2015$26.90+1.6%$20.86+2.3%$6.04
2014$26.38+2.0%$20.42+2.1%$5.96
2013$25.89+1.9%$19.99+2.2%$5.90
2012$25.40+1.9%$19.58+2.1%$5.81
2011$24.90+2.0%$19.25+1.7%$5.65
2010$24.51+1.6%$18.95+1.6%$5.57
2009$24.08+1.8%$18.63+1.7%$5.46
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$28.491,350
South Central$28.401,620
Eastern$28.211,160
North Central$27.732,410
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$27.732,410
South Central$28.401,620
Southwest$28.491,350
Northwest$27.031,210
Wages in other areas
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