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North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,120
Mean wage$40.29
Entry wage$33.74
10th percentile wage$32.57
50th percentile wage$40.46
90th percentile wage$49.67
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,10098.8%
Public Administration
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,100$40.56
Public Administration$35.24
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$40.46 $37.64 $2.82
2017$40.12+.8%$37.32+.8%$2.80
2016$39.20+2.4%$36.46+2.4%$2.73
2015$38.58+1.6%$35.89+1.6%$2.69
2014$37.84+2.0%$35.20+2.0%$2.64
2013$37.13+1.9%$34.54+1.9%$2.59
2012$36.42+1.9%$33.88+1.9%$2.54
2011$35.71+2.0%$33.23+2.0%$2.49
2010$35.16+1.6%$32.71+1.6%$2.45
2009$34.54+1.8%$32.14+1.8%$2.41
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$40.46 $22.90 $17.56
2017$40.12+.8%$22.66+1.1%$17.46
2016$39.20+2.4%$22.05+2.8%$17.15
2015$38.58+1.6%$21.55+2.3%$17.03
2014$37.84+2.0%$21.10+2.1%$16.74
2013$37.13+1.9%$20.64+2.2%$16.49
2012$36.42+1.9%$20.23+2.1%$16.19
2011$35.71+2.0%$19.88+1.7%$15.83
2010$35.16+1.6%$19.57+1.6%$15.59
2009$34.54+1.8%$19.24+1.7%$15.30
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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