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Northwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,210
Mean wage$26.71
Entry wage$22.05
10th percentile wage$21.06
50th percentile wage$27.03
90th percentile wage$31.66
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,05087.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,050$26.45
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$27.03 $35.88 -$8.85
2017$26.80+.8%$35.58+.8%-$8.77
2016$26.19+2.4%$34.76+2.4%-$8.57
2015$25.77+1.6%$34.21+1.6%-$8.43
2014$25.28+2.0%$33.56+2.0%-$8.27
2013$24.81+1.9%$32.93+1.9%-$8.12
2012$24.33+1.9%$32.30+1.9%-$7.96
2011$23.86+2.0%$31.67+2.0%-$7.81
2010$23.49+1.6%$31.18+1.6%-$7.69
2009$23.08+1.8%$30.63+1.8%-$7.55
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.03 $20.63 $6.40
2017$26.80+.8%$20.41+1.1%$6.39
2016$26.19+2.4%$19.86+2.8%$6.32
2015$25.77+1.6%$19.41+2.3%$6.36
2014$25.28+2.0%$19.00+2.1%$6.28
2013$24.81+1.9%$18.60+2.2%$6.21
2012$24.33+1.9%$18.22+2.1%$6.11
2011$23.86+2.0%$17.91+1.7%$5.95
2010$23.49+1.6%$17.63+1.6%$5.86
2009$23.08+1.8%$17.33+1.7%$5.75
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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