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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment800
Mean wage$41.31
Entry wage$29.70
10th percentile wage$23.42
50th percentile wage$43.39
90th percentile wage$51.12
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services80099.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services800$43.42
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$43.39 $38.47 $4.92
2018$43.16+.5%$38.27+.5%$4.89
2017$42.03+2.7%$37.27+2.7%$4.77
2016$41.07+2.4%$36.41+2.4%$4.66
2015$40.42+1.6%$35.84+1.6%$4.58
2014$39.65+2.0%$35.15+2.0%$4.50
2013$38.90+1.9%$34.49+1.9%$4.41
2012$38.16+1.9%$33.83+1.9%$4.33
2011$37.42+2.0%$33.17+2.0%$4.24
2010$36.84+1.6%$32.66+1.6%$4.18
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$43.39 $21.96 $21.43
2018$43.16+.5%$21.77+.9%$21.40
2017$42.03+2.7%$21.10+3.1%$20.93
2016$41.07+2.4%$20.54+2.8%$20.53
2015$40.42+1.6%$20.07+2.3%$20.35
2014$39.65+2.0%$19.65+2.1%$20.00
2013$38.90+1.9%$19.23+2.2%$19.67
2012$38.16+1.9%$18.84+2.1%$19.32
2011$37.42+2.0%$18.52+1.7%$18.90
2010$36.84+1.6%$18.23+1.6%$18.61
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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