| Southwest WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | N/A |
| Mean wage | $43.88 |
| Entry wage | $37.61 |
| 10th percentile wage | $34.47 |
| 50th percentile wage | $44.70 |
| 90th percentile wage | $51.20 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Manufacturing | | |
| Professional and Business Services | | |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Manufacturing | | $44.97 |
| Professional and Business Services | | $43.01 |
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| Materials Engineers (17-2131) |
| Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Include those working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Include metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $44.70 | | $39.88 |
| $4.82 | | 2015 | $43.56 | +2.6% | $38.87 |
+2.6% | $4.70 | | 2014 | $42.75 | +1.9% | $38.14 |
+1.9% | $4.61 | | 2013 | $41.93 | +1.9% | $37.41 |
+1.9% | $4.52 | | 2012 | $41.12 | +2.0% | $36.68 |
+2.0% | $4.43 | | 2011 | $40.48 | +1.6% | $36.11 |
+1.6% | $4.36 | | 2010 | $39.77 | +1.8% | $35.48 |
+1.8% | $4.29 | | 2009 | $39.34 | +1.1% | $35.10 |
+1.1% | $4.24 | | 2008 | $38.17 | +3.1% | $34.06 |
+3.1% | $4.12 | | 2007 | $36.90 | +3.5% | $32.92 |
+3.5% | $3.98 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $44.70 | | $23.35 |
| $21.35 | | 2015 | $43.56 | +2.6% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | $20.87 | | 2014 | $42.75 | +1.9% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | $20.54 | | 2013 | $41.93 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | $20.17 | | 2012 | $41.12 | +2.0% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | $19.73 | | 2011 | $40.48 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | $19.42 | | 2010 | $39.77 | +1.8% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | $19.07 | | 2009 | $39.34 | +1.1% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | $18.92 | | 2008 | $38.17 | +3.1% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | $18.28 | | 2007 | $36.90 | +3.5% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | $17.63 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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