| Year | # RDH Employed | Avg. Hourly Wage | Wage Difference (+/-) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,040 | $21.63 | $0.44 | |
| 2014 | 2,570 | $21.19 | ($1.18) | |
| 2013 | 2,590 | $22.37 | $0.37 | |
| 2012 | 3,010 | $22.00 | $0.41 | |
| 2011 | 3,250 | $21.59 | $0.74 | |
| 2010 | 3,180 | $20.85 | $0.19 | |
| 2009 | 3,050 | $20.66 | $0.41 | |
| 2008 | 3,010 | $20.25 | $0.52 | |
| 2007 | 3,110 | $19.73 | $1.18 | |
| 2006 | 2,870 | $18.55 | $0.70 | |
| 2005 | 2,940 | $17.85 | $1.42 | |
| 2004 | 2,200 | $16.43 | $0.41 | |
| 2003 | 2,170 | $16.02 | $0.40 | |
| 2002 | 2,270 | $15.62 | $0.06 | |
| 2001 | 2,280 | $15.56 | $1.17 | |
| 2000 | 2,510 | $14.39 | $1.40 | |
| 1999 | ** | $12.99 | $0.49 | |
| 1998 | 2,320 | $12.50 | $0.42 | |
| 1997 | 2,240 | $12.08 |
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