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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,600
Mean wage$28.99
Entry wage$25.35
10th percentile wage$23.50
50th percentile wage$28.64
90th percentile wage$36.67
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,58098.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services1,580$28.59
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$28.64 $40.07 -$11.43
2018$28.49+.5%$39.86+.5%-$11.37
2017$27.75+2.7%$38.82+2.7%-$11.07
2016$27.11+2.4%$37.92+2.4%-$10.81
2015$26.68+1.6%$37.33+1.6%-$10.64
2014$26.17+2.0%$36.61+2.0%-$10.44
2013$25.68+1.9%$35.93+1.9%-$10.24
2012$25.19+1.9%$35.24+1.9%-$10.05
2011$24.70+2.0%$34.55+2.0%-$9.85
2010$24.31+1.6%$34.02+1.6%-$9.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.64 $24.99 $3.65
2018$28.49+.5%$24.77+.9%$3.72
2017$27.75+2.7%$24.02+3.1%$3.73
2016$27.11+2.4%$23.37+2.8%$3.73
2015$26.68+1.6%$22.84+2.3%$3.84
2014$26.17+2.0%$22.36+2.1%$3.81
2013$25.68+1.9%$21.88+2.2%$3.80
2012$25.19+1.9%$21.44+2.1%$3.75
2011$24.70+2.0%$21.07+1.7%$3.62
2010$24.31+1.6%$20.74+1.6%$3.57
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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