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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$23.64
Entry wage$19.15
10th percentile wage$17.35
50th percentile wage$23.25
90th percentile wage$31.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction2037.0%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction2025.84
Trade, Transportation and Utilities21.77
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).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$23.25 $23.59  -$0.34
2016$22.68+2.5%$23.02 +2.5%-$0.33
2015$22.24+2.0%$22.57 +2.0%-$0.32
2014$21.79+2.1%$22.11 +2.1%-$0.31
2013$21.33+2.1%$21.64 +2.1%-$0.31
2012$21.02+1.5%$21.33 +1.5%-$0.30
2011$20.56+2.2%$20.86 +2.2%-$0.30
2010$20.33+1.2%$20.62 +1.2%-$0.29
2009$19.98+1.7%$20.27 +1.7%-$0.29
2008$19.39+3.0%$19.68 +3.0%-$0.28
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$23.25 $21.67  $1.58
2016$22.68+2.5%$20.98 +3.3%$1.71
2015$22.24+2.0%$20.54 +2.1%$1.71
2014$21.79+2.1%$20.10 +2.2%$1.69
2013$21.33+2.1%$19.69 +2.1%$1.64
2012$21.02+1.5%$19.36 +1.7%$1.66
2011$20.56+2.2%$19.05 +1.6%$1.51
2010$20.33+1.2%$18.73 +1.7%$1.59
2009$19.98+1.7%$18.48 +1.4%$1.50
2008$19.39+3.0%$18.00 +2.6%$1.39
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
North Central$27.90240
South Central$27.47200
Northwest$25.3270
Southwest$24.70180
Eastern$23.2550
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$27.90240
South Central$27.47200
Southwest$24.70180
Northwest$25.3270
Eastern$23.2550
Wages in other areas
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