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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,030
Mean wage$42.15
Entry wage$31.87
10th percentile wage$20.93
50th percentile wage$44.84
90th percentile wage$53.55
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,02099.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,020$44.85
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$44.84 $40.07 $4.77
2018$44.61+.5%$39.86+.5%$4.75
2017$43.44+2.7%$38.82+2.7%$4.62
2016$42.44+2.4%$37.92+2.4%$4.51
2015$41.77+1.6%$37.33+1.6%$4.44
2014$40.97+2.0%$36.61+2.0%$4.36
2013$40.20+1.9%$35.93+1.9%$4.28
2012$39.44+1.9%$35.24+1.9%$4.20
2011$38.67+2.0%$34.55+2.0%$4.11
2010$38.07+1.6%$34.02+1.6%$4.05
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$44.84 $24.99 $19.85
2018$44.61+.5%$24.77+.9%$19.84
2017$43.44+2.7%$24.02+3.1%$19.42
2016$42.44+2.4%$23.37+2.8%$19.07
2015$41.77+1.6%$22.84+2.3%$18.93
2014$40.97+2.0%$22.36+2.1%$18.61
2013$40.20+1.9%$21.88+2.2%$18.32
2012$39.44+1.9%$21.44+2.1%$17.99
2011$38.67+2.0%$21.07+1.7%$17.59
2010$38.07+1.6%$20.74+1.6%$17.33
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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