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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,350
Mean wage$28.91
Entry wage$24.92
10th percentile wage$22.86
50th percentile wage$28.49
90th percentile wage$36.93
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,31097.0%
Public Administration403.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration40$37.67
Education and Health Services1,310$28.35
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$28.49 $38.42 -$9.93
2017$28.25+.8%$38.10+.8%-$9.84
2016$27.60+2.4%$37.22+2.4%-$9.61
2015$27.17+1.6%$36.64+1.6%-$9.46
2014$26.65+2.0%$35.93+2.0%-$9.28
2013$26.15+1.9%$35.26+1.9%-$9.11
2012$25.65+1.9%$34.59+1.9%-$8.93
2011$25.15+2.0%$33.91+2.0%-$8.76
2010$24.76+1.6%$33.39+1.6%-$8.62
2009$24.32+1.8%$32.80+1.8%-$8.47
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.49 $24.57 $3.92
2017$28.25+.8%$24.31+1.1%$3.94
2016$27.60+2.4%$23.66+2.8%$3.94
2015$27.17+1.6%$23.12+2.3%$4.05
2014$26.65+2.0%$22.63+2.1%$4.01
2013$26.15+1.9%$22.15+2.2%$4.00
2012$25.65+1.9%$21.70+2.1%$3.94
2011$25.15+2.0%$21.33+1.7%$3.82
2010$24.76+1.6%$21.00+1.6%$3.76
2009$24.32+1.8%$20.64+1.7%$3.68
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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