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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,700
Mean wage$27.97
Entry wage$24.13
10th percentile wage$22.10
50th percentile wage$27.89
90th percentile wage$34.81
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,57092.2%
Public Administration703.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,570$27.92
Public Administration70$26.83
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.89 $38.47 -$10.58
2018$27.74+.5%$38.27+.5%-$10.52
2017$27.02+2.7%$37.27+2.7%-$10.24
2016$26.40+2.4%$36.41+2.4%-$10.01
2015$25.98+1.6%$35.84+1.6%-$9.85
2014$25.48+2.0%$35.15+2.0%-$9.66
2013$25.01+1.9%$34.49+1.9%-$9.48
2012$24.53+1.9%$33.83+1.9%-$9.30
2011$24.05+2.0%$33.17+2.0%-$9.12
2010$23.68+1.6%$32.66+1.6%-$8.98
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.89 $21.96 $5.93
2018$27.74+.5%$21.77+.9%$5.98
2017$27.02+2.7%$21.10+3.1%$5.91
2016$26.40+2.4%$20.54+2.8%$5.86
2015$25.98+1.6%$20.07+2.3%$5.91
2014$25.48+2.0%$19.65+2.1%$5.83
2013$25.01+1.9%$19.23+2.2%$5.78
2012$24.53+1.9%$18.84+2.1%$5.69
2011$24.05+2.0%$18.52+1.7%$5.53
2010$23.68+1.6%$18.23+1.6%$5.45
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 $28.641,600
Eastern $28.301,160
South Central $27.891,700
North Central $27.652,770
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.652,770
South Central $27.891,700
Southwest $28.641,600
Northwest $27.131,260
Wages in other areas
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