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Estimated employment330
Mean wage$32.03
Entry wage$24.12
10th percentile wage$22.17
50th percentile wage$30.33
90th percentile wage$43.25
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities23067.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities230$29.51
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Include helicopter and aircraft engine specialists. Exclude "Avionics Technician" (49-2091).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$30.33 $24.50  $5.83
2015$29.58+2.5%$23.89 +2.5%$5.69
2014$28.97+2.1%$23.40 +2.1%$5.57
2013$28.36+2.1%$22.91 +2.1%$5.45
2012$27.95+1.5%$22.58 +1.5%$5.37
2011$27.34+2.2%$22.09 +2.2%$5.26
2010$27.02+1.2%$21.83 +1.2%$5.19
2009$26.56+1.7%$21.46 +1.7%$5.11
2008$25.79+3.0%$20.83 +3.0%$4.96
2007$25.03+3.0%$20.22 +3.0%$4.81
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.33 $23.35  $6.98
2015$29.58+2.5%$22.70 +2.9%$6.88
2014$28.97+2.1%$22.21 +2.2%$6.76
2013$28.36+2.1%$21.76 +2.1%$6.60
2012$27.95+1.5%$21.39 +1.7%$6.56
2011$27.34+2.2%$21.05 +1.6%$6.29
2010$27.02+1.2%$20.70 +1.7%$6.33
2009$26.56+1.7%$20.42 +1.4%$6.14
2008$25.79+3.0%$19.90 +2.6%$5.89
2007$25.03+3.0%$19.26 +3.3%$5.77
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 $31.01 390
Southwest $30.33 330
Eastern $29.66 90
South Central $25.47 20
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $31.01 390
Southwest $30.33 330
Eastern $29.66 90
South Central $25.47 20
Wages in other areas
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