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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$28.92
Entry wage$23.53
10th percentile wage$21.63
50th percentile wage$28.44
90th percentile wage$37.44
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction30%
Public Administration20%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration20$29.00
Construction30$24.25
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.44 $22.53  $5.91
2015$27.73+2.5%$21.97 +2.5%$5.76
2014$27.16+2.1%$21.52 +2.1%$5.64
2013$26.59+2.1%$21.07 +2.1%$5.53
2012$26.21+1.5%$20.76 +1.5%$5.45
2011$25.64+2.2%$20.31 +2.2%$5.33
2010$25.34+1.2%$20.07 +1.2%$5.27
2009$24.91+1.7%$19.73 +1.7%$5.18
2008$24.18+3.0%$19.15 +3.0%$5.02
2007$23.47+3.0%$18.59 +3.0%$4.88
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.44 $21.85  $6.59
2015$27.73+2.5%$21.24 +2.9%$6.49
2014$27.16+2.1%$20.78 +2.2%$6.38
2013$26.59+2.1%$20.37 +2.1%$6.23
2012$26.21+1.5%$20.02 +1.7%$6.19
2011$25.64+2.2%$19.70 +1.6%$5.94
2010$25.34+1.2%$19.37 +1.7%$5.97
2009$24.91+1.7%$19.11 +1.4%$5.80
2008$24.18+3.0%$18.62 +2.6%$5.56
2007$23.47+3.0%$18.02 +3.3%$5.45
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.44  
Northwest $27.72 80
South Central $26.83 250
Southwest $25.68 150
Eastern $23.09 50
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $26.83 250
Southwest $25.68 150
Northwest $27.72 80
Eastern $23.09 50
North Central $28.44  
Wages in other areas
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