Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		240
Mean wage		$23.85
Entry wage		$17.84
10th percentile wage		$16.50
50th percentile wage		$24.06
90th percentile wage		$30.73

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	110	43.9%
Public Administration	30	12.6%
Construction	20	9.7%
Manufacturing	20	9.3%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Public Administration	30	28.03
Construction	20	26.28
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	110	24.11
Manufacturing	20	23.18

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.06		$23.59		$0.47
2016	$23.47	+2.5%	$23.02	+2.5%	$0.46
2015	$23.02	+2.0%	$22.57	+2.0%	$0.45
2014	$22.55	+2.1%	$22.11	+2.1%	$0.44
2013	$22.07	+2.1%	$21.64	+2.1%	$0.43
2012	$21.75	+1.5%	$21.33	+1.5%	$0.42
2011	$21.28	+2.2%	$20.86	+2.2%	$0.42
2010	$21.03	+1.2%	$20.62	+1.2%	$0.41
2009	$20.67	+1.7%	$20.27	+1.7%	$0.40
2008	$20.07	+3.0%	$19.68	+3.0%	$0.39
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.06		$21.67		$2.39
2016	$23.47	+2.5%	$20.98	+3.3%	$2.50
2015	$23.02	+2.0%	$20.54	+2.1%	$2.48
2014	$22.55	+2.1%	$20.10	+2.2%	$2.45
2013	$22.07	+2.1%	$19.69	+2.1%	$2.38
2012	$21.75	+1.5%	$19.36	+1.7%	$2.40
2011	$21.28	+2.2%	$19.05	+1.6%	$2.23
2010	$21.03	+1.2%	$18.73	+1.7%	$2.30
2009	$20.67	+1.7%	$18.48	+1.4%	$2.20
2008	$20.07	+3.0%	$18.00	+2.6%	$2.06

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 2017

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$29.03	260
North Central	$28.22	710
Northwest	$25.57	320
South Central	$24.61	630
Eastern	$24.06	240

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$28.22	710
South Central	$24.61	630
Northwest	$25.57	320
Southwest	$29.03	260
Eastern	$24.06	240


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