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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment150
Mean wage$25.64
Entry wage$18.30
10th percentile wage$14.29
50th percentile wage$25.68
90th percentile wage$35.80
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction7044.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction70$25.81
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except 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$25.68 $24.50  $1.18
2015$25.04+2.5%$23.89 +2.5%$1.15
2014$24.53+2.1%$23.40 +2.1%$1.13
2013$24.01+2.1%$22.91 +2.1%$1.10
2012$23.66+1.5%$22.58 +1.5%$1.09
2011$23.15+2.2%$22.09 +2.2%$1.06
2010$22.88+1.2%$21.83 +1.2%$1.05
2009$22.49+1.7%$21.46 +1.7%$1.03
2008$21.83+3.0%$20.83 +3.0%$1.00
2007$21.19+3.0%$20.22 +3.0%$0.97
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.68 $23.35  $2.33
2015$25.04+2.5%$22.70 +2.9%$2.35
2014$24.53+2.1%$22.21 +2.2%$2.32
2013$24.01+2.1%$21.76 +2.1%$2.25
2012$23.66+1.5%$21.39 +1.7%$2.27
2011$23.15+2.2%$21.05 +1.6%$2.09
2010$22.88+1.2%$20.70 +1.7%$2.18
2009$22.49+1.7%$20.42 +1.4%$2.07
2008$21.83+3.0%$19.90 +2.6%$1.94
2007$21.19+3.0%$19.26 +3.3%$1.93
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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