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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,220
Mean wage$21.25
Entry wage$16.93
10th percentile wage$16.18
50th percentile wage$20.69
90th percentile wage$27.75
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,18096.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,180$20.54
Dental Assistants (31-9091)
Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$20.69 $16.78 $3.91
2018$20.41+1.4%$16.55+1.4%$3.86
2017$19.64+3.9%$15.93+3.9%$3.71
2016$19.01+3.3%$15.42+3.3%$3.59
2015$18.37+3.5%$14.90+3.5%$3.47
2014$18.06+1.7%$14.64+1.7%$3.41
2013$17.70+2.0%$14.35+2.0%$3.34
2012$17.47+1.3%$14.17+1.3%$3.30
2011$17.22+1.5%$13.97+1.5%$3.25
2010$16.98+1.4%$13.77+1.4%$3.21
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$20.69 $23.42 -$2.73
2018$20.41+1.4%$23.21+.9%-$2.80
2017$19.64+3.9%$22.51+3.1%-$2.86
2016$19.01+3.3%$21.90+2.8%-$2.88
2015$18.37+3.5%$21.40+2.3%-$3.03
2014$18.06+1.7%$20.96+2.1%-$2.89
2013$17.70+2.0%$20.51+2.2%-$2.80
2012$17.47+1.3%$20.09+2.1%-$2.62
2011$17.22+1.5%$19.75+1.7%-$2.53
2010$16.98+1.4%$19.44+1.6%-$2.45
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 $22.69780
South Central $22.531,010
Northwest $22.51580
Eastern $20.78370
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.691,220
South Central $22.531,010
Southwest $22.69780
Northwest $22.51580
Wages in other areas
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