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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,230
Mean wage$40.32
Entry wage$33.59
10th percentile wage$32.40
50th percentile wage$41.12
90th percentile wage$49.40
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,12091.6%
Professional and Business Services
Public Administration
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,120$41.21
Professional and Business Services$41.18
Public Administration$33.75
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$41.12 $37.71 $3.41
2018$40.91+.5%$37.51+.5%$3.39
2017$39.84+2.7%$36.53+2.7%$3.30
2016$38.92+2.4%$35.69+2.4%$3.23
2015$38.31+1.6%$35.13+1.6%$3.18
2014$37.57+2.0%$34.46+2.0%$3.12
2013$36.87+1.9%$33.81+1.9%$3.06
2012$36.16+1.9%$33.16+1.9%$3.00
2011$35.46+2.0%$32.52+2.0%$2.94
2010$34.91+1.6%$32.01+1.6%$2.89
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$41.12 $23.42 $17.70
2018$40.91+.5%$23.21+.9%$17.69
2017$39.84+2.7%$22.51+3.1%$17.33
2016$38.92+2.4%$21.90+2.8%$17.01
2015$38.31+1.6%$21.40+2.3%$16.90
2014$37.57+2.0%$20.96+2.1%$16.62
2013$36.87+1.9%$20.51+2.2%$16.36
2012$36.16+1.9%$20.09+2.1%$16.07
2011$35.46+2.0%$19.75+1.7%$15.71
2010$34.91+1.6%$19.44+1.6%$15.47
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
Wages in other areas
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