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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment560
Mean wage$39.56
Entry wage$28.22
10th percentile wage$25.79
50th percentile wage$42.63
90th percentile wage$49.68
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services55098.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services550$42.66
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$42.63 $36.01 $6.62
2018$42.41+.5%$35.82+.5%$6.59
2017$41.30+2.7%$34.88+2.7%$6.41
2016$40.35+2.4%$34.08+2.4%$6.27
2015$39.71+1.6%$33.55+1.6%$6.17
2014$38.95+2.0%$32.90+2.0%$6.05
2013$38.22+1.9%$32.29+1.9%$5.94
2012$37.49+1.9%$31.67+1.9%$5.82
2011$36.76+2.0%$31.05+2.0%$5.71
2010$36.19+1.6%$30.57+1.6%$5.62
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$42.63 $21.14 $21.49
2018$42.41+.5%$20.95+.9%$21.45
2017$41.30+2.7%$20.32+3.1%$20.98
2016$40.35+2.4%$19.77+2.8%$20.58
2015$39.71+1.6%$19.32+2.3%$20.39
2014$38.95+2.0%$18.92+2.1%$20.04
2013$38.22+1.9%$18.51+2.2%$19.71
2012$37.49+1.9%$18.14+2.1%$19.35
2011$36.76+2.0%$17.83+1.7%$18.94
2010$36.19+1.6%$17.55+1.6%$18.64
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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