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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,620
Mean wage$28.43
Entry wage$24.66
10th percentile wage$22.82
50th percentile wage$28.40
90th percentile wage$35.63
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,51093.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,510$28.49
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$28.40 $37.74 -$9.34
2017$28.16+.8%$37.42+.8%-$9.26
2016$27.51+2.4%$36.56+2.4%-$9.04
2015$27.08+1.6%$35.99+1.6%-$8.90
2014$26.56+2.0%$35.30+2.0%-$8.73
2013$26.06+1.9%$34.64+1.9%-$8.57
2012$25.57+1.9%$33.97+1.9%-$8.40
2011$25.07+2.0%$33.31+2.0%-$8.24
2010$24.68+1.6%$32.80+1.6%-$8.11
2009$24.25+1.8%$32.22+1.8%-$7.97
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.40 $21.63 $6.77
2017$28.16+.8%$21.40+1.1%$6.76
2016$27.51+2.4%$20.83+2.8%$6.69
2015$27.08+1.6%$20.35+2.3%$6.73
2014$26.56+2.0%$19.93+2.1%$6.64
2013$26.06+1.9%$19.50+2.2%$6.56
2012$25.57+1.9%$19.11+2.1%$6.46
2011$25.07+2.0%$18.78+1.7%$6.29
2010$24.68+1.6%$18.48+1.6%$6.20
2009$24.25+1.8%$18.17+1.7%$6.07
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
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