Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,080
Mean wage		$23.05
Entry wage		$14.23
10th percentile wage		$13.04
50th percentile wage		$22.43
90th percentile wage		$35.62

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	1,060	97.7%
Public Administration	30	2.3%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Public Administration	30	$33.95
Education and Health Services	1,060	$22.13

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.43		$23.78		-$1.35
2017	$22.24	+.8%	$23.58	+.8%	-$1.33
2016	$21.73	+2.4%	$23.04	+2.4%	-$1.30
2015	$21.39	+1.6%	$22.68	+1.6%	-$1.28
2014	$20.98	+2.0%	$22.24	+2.0%	-$1.26
2013	$20.59	+1.9%	$21.82	+1.9%	-$1.23
2012	$20.19	+1.9%	$21.41	+1.9%	-$1.21
2011	$19.80	+2.0%	$20.99	+2.0%	-$1.19
2010	$19.49	+1.6%	$20.66	+1.6%	-$1.17
2009	$19.15	+1.8%	$20.30	+1.8%	-$1.15
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.43		$21.63		$0.80
2017	$22.24	+.8%	$21.40	+1.1%	$0.84
2016	$21.73	+2.4%	$20.83	+2.8%	$0.90
2015	$21.39	+1.6%	$20.35	+2.3%	$1.04
2014	$20.98	+2.0%	$19.93	+2.1%	$1.05
2013	$20.59	+1.9%	$19.50	+2.2%	$1.09
2012	$20.19	+1.9%	$19.11	+2.1%	$1.09
2011	$19.80	+2.0%	$18.78	+1.7%	$1.02
2010	$19.49	+1.6%	$18.48	+1.6%	$1.01
2009	$19.15	+1.8%	$18.17	+1.7%	$0.98

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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