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Northwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment690
Mean wage$38.42
Entry wage$28.81
10th percentile wage$26.27
50th percentile wage$40.51
90th percentile wage$49.16
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services68099.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services680$40.51
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$40.51 $35.88 $4.63
2017$40.17+.8%$35.58+.8%$4.59
2016$39.25+2.4%$34.76+2.4%$4.49
2015$38.63+1.6%$34.21+1.6%$4.41
2014$37.89+2.0%$33.56+2.0%$4.33
2013$37.18+1.9%$32.93+1.9%$4.25
2012$36.47+1.9%$32.30+1.9%$4.17
2011$35.76+2.0%$31.67+2.0%$4.09
2010$35.20+1.6%$31.18+1.6%$4.02
2009$34.59+1.8%$30.63+1.8%$3.95
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$40.51 $20.63 $19.88
2017$40.17+.8%$20.41+1.1%$19.76
2016$39.25+2.4%$19.86+2.8%$19.38
2015$38.63+1.6%$19.41+2.3%$19.22
2014$37.89+2.0%$19.00+2.1%$18.88
2013$37.18+1.9%$18.60+2.2%$18.58
2012$36.47+1.9%$18.22+2.1%$18.25
2011$35.76+2.0%$17.91+1.7%$17.85
2010$35.20+1.6%$17.63+1.6%$17.57
2009$34.59+1.8%$17.33+1.7%$17.25
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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