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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$60.08
Entry wage$56.82
10th percentile wage$52.84
50th percentile wage$59.67
90th percentile wage$73.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services30100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$59.67
Nurse Midwives (29-1161)
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$59.67 $38.14  $21.53
2019$57.77+3.3%$36.92 +3.3%$20.84
2018$56.26+2.7%$35.96 +2.7%$20.30
2017$54.96+2.4%$35.13 +2.4%$19.83
2016$54.10+1.6%$34.58 +1.6%$19.52
2015$53.06+2.0%$33.91 +2.0%$19.14
2014$52.07+1.9%$33.28 +1.9%$18.79
2013$51.07+1.9%$32.64 +1.9%$18.43
2012$50.08+2.0%$32.01 +2.0%$18.07
2011$49.30+1.6%$31.51 +1.6%$17.79
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$59.67 $22.75  $36.92
2019$57.77+3.3%$21.83 +4.2%$35.94
2018$56.26+2.7%$21.16 +3.1%$35.09
2017$54.96+2.4%$20.59 +2.8%$34.37
2016$54.10+1.6%$20.13 +2.3%$33.97
2015$53.06+2.0%$19.70 +2.1%$33.36
2014$52.07+1.9%$19.28 +2.2%$32.78
2013$51.07+1.9%$18.89 +2.1%$32.18
2012$50.08+2.0%$18.57 +1.7%$31.51
2011$49.30+1.6%$18.28 +1.6%$31.02
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $59.6730
North Central $48.27 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $59.6730
North Central $48.27 
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