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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment190
Mean wage$22.56
Entry wage$15.64
10th percentile wage$14.33
50th percentile wage$21.38
90th percentile wage$35.50
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services19099.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services190$21.32
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057)
 
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$21.38 $38.47 -$17.09
2018$21.27+.5%$38.27+.5%-$17.00
2017$20.71+2.7%$37.27+2.7%-$16.55
2016$20.23+2.4%$36.41+2.4%-$16.17
2015$19.92+1.6%$35.84+1.6%-$15.92
2014$19.53+2.0%$35.15+2.0%-$15.61
2013$19.17+1.9%$34.49+1.9%-$15.32
2012$18.80+1.9%$33.83+1.9%-$15.03
2011$18.44+2.0%$33.17+2.0%-$14.73
2010$18.15+1.6%$32.66+1.6%-$14.50
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.38 $21.96 -$0.57
2018$21.27+.5%$21.77+.9%-$0.49
2017$20.71+2.7%$21.10+3.1%-$0.39
2016$20.23+2.4%$20.54+2.8%-$0.30
2015$19.92+1.6%$20.07+2.3%-$0.15
2014$19.53+2.0%$19.65+2.1%-$0.11
2013$19.17+1.9%$19.23+2.2%-$0.06
2012$18.80+1.9%$18.84+2.1%-$0.03
2011$18.44+2.0%$18.52+1.7%-$0.08
2010$18.15+1.6%$18.23+1.6%-$0.07
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
South Central $21.38190
Northwest $20.38160
Eastern $18.62150
North Central $18.30180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $21.38190
North Central $18.30180
Northwest $20.38160
Eastern $18.62150
Wages in other areas
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