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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,010
Mean wage$22.73
Entry wage$19.24
10th percentile wage$17.64
50th percentile wage$22.53
90th percentile wage$28.03
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,00099.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,000$22.51
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$22.53 $17.66 $4.87
2018$22.22+1.4%$17.42+1.4%$4.80
2017$21.39+3.9%$16.77+3.9%$4.62
2016$20.71+3.3%$16.23+3.3%$4.48
2015$20.00+3.5%$15.68+3.5%$4.32
2014$19.66+1.7%$15.41+1.7%$4.25
2013$19.27+2.0%$15.11+2.0%$4.17
2012$19.03+1.3%$14.91+1.3%$4.11
2011$18.75+1.5%$14.70+1.5%$4.05
2010$18.49+1.4%$14.49+1.4%$4.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.53 $21.96 $0.57
2018$22.22+1.4%$21.77+.9%$0.45
2017$21.39+3.9%$21.10+3.1%$0.29
2016$20.71+3.3%$20.54+2.8%$0.17
2015$20.00+3.5%$20.07+2.3%-$0.06
2014$19.66+1.7%$19.65+2.1%$0.01
2013$19.27+2.0%$19.23+2.2%$0.04
2012$19.03+1.3%$18.84+2.1%$0.19
2011$18.75+1.5%$18.52+1.7%$0.23
2010$18.49+1.4%$18.23+1.6%$0.26
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
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