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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment370
Mean wage$40.62
Entry wage$32.33
10th percentile wage$31.15
50th percentile wage$42.40
90th percentile wage$49.58
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services37098.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services370$42.49
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$42.40 $36.92 $5.48
2018$42.18+.5%$36.73+.5%$5.45
2017$41.08+2.7%$35.77+2.7%$5.31
2016$40.13+2.4%$34.94+2.4%$5.19
2015$39.50+1.6%$34.39+1.6%$5.10
2014$38.74+2.0%$33.73+2.0%$5.01
2013$38.01+1.9%$33.10+1.9%$4.91
2012$37.29+1.9%$32.47+1.9%$4.82
2011$36.56+2.0%$31.84+2.0%$4.73
2010$36.00+1.6%$31.34+1.6%$4.65
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$42.40 $23.16 $19.24
2018$42.18+.5%$22.96+.9%$19.22
2017$41.08+2.7%$22.26+3.1%$18.82
2016$40.13+2.4%$21.66+2.8%$18.47
2015$39.50+1.6%$21.17+2.3%$18.33
2014$38.74+2.0%$20.72+2.1%$18.02
2013$38.01+1.9%$20.28+2.2%$17.73
2012$37.29+1.9%$19.87+2.1%$17.42
2011$36.56+2.0%$19.53+1.7%$17.03
2010$36.00+1.6%$19.22+1.6%$16.77
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $44.841,030
South Central $43.39800
Northwest $42.63560
Eastern $42.40370
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $41.121,230
Southwest $44.841,030
South Central $43.39800
Northwest $42.63560
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