Psychiatric Aides (31-1013) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		220
Mean wage		$16.23
Entry wage		$13.16
10th percentile wage		$12.43
50th percentile wage		$15.36
90th percentile wage		$19.67

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	210	95.9%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	210	$15.25

Psychiatric Aides (31-1013)

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.36		$17.55		-$2.19
2017	$15.16	+1.3%	$17.33	+1.3%	-$2.16
2016	$14.68	+3.3%	$16.77	+3.3%	-$2.09
2015	$14.18	+3.5%	$16.20	+3.5%	-$2.02
2014	$13.94	+1.7%	$15.93	+1.7%	-$1.98
2013	$13.66	+2.0%	$15.61	+2.0%	-$1.94
2012	$13.49	+1.3%	$15.41	+1.3%	-$1.92
2011	$13.29	+1.5%	$15.19	+1.5%	-$1.89
2010	$13.11	+1.4%	$14.98	+1.4%	-$1.86
2009	$12.97	+1.1%	$14.82	+1.1%	-$1.84
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.36		$21.63		-$6.27
2017	$15.16	+1.3%	$21.40	+1.1%	-$6.23
2016	$14.68	+3.3%	$20.83	+2.8%	-$6.14
2015	$14.18	+3.5%	$20.35	+2.3%	-$6.16
2014	$13.94	+1.7%	$19.93	+2.1%	-$5.98
2013	$13.66	+2.0%	$19.50	+2.2%	-$5.83
2012	$13.49	+1.3%	$19.11	+2.1%	-$5.61
2011	$13.29	+1.5%	$18.78	+1.7%	-$5.48
2010	$13.11	+1.4%	$18.48	+1.6%	-$5.37
2009	$12.97	+1.1%	$18.17	+1.7%	-$5.20

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

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