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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment120
Mean wage$30.10
Entry wage$18.43
10th percentile wage$16.72
50th percentile wage$32.39
90th percentile wage$43.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction10081.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction10034.25
Insulation Workers, Mechanical (47-2132)
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.39 $27.81 $4.58
2016$31.17+3.9%$26.77+3.9%$4.41
2015$30.67+1.7%$26.33+1.7%$4.34
2014$30.01+2.2%$25.77+2.2%$4.24
2013$29.55+1.5%$25.37+1.5%$4.18
2012$29.30+.9%$25.16+.9%$4.14
2011$28.87+1.5%$24.79+1.5%$4.08
2010$28.54+1.2%$24.50+1.2%$4.04
2009$28.24+1.1%$24.24+1.1%$3.99
2008$27.30+3.4%$23.44+3.4%$3.86
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.39 $21.40 $10.99
2016$31.17+3.9%$20.72+3.3%$10.46
2015$30.67+1.7%$20.28+2.1%$10.39
2014$30.01+2.2%$19.85+2.2%$10.16
2013$29.55+1.5%$19.45+2.1%$10.11
2012$29.30+.9%$19.11+1.7%$10.19
2011$28.87+1.5%$18.81+1.6%$10.06
2010$28.54+1.2%$18.50+1.7%$10.04
2009$28.24+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$9.99
2008$27.30+3.4%$17.78+2.6%$9.52
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
South Central $32.39120
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $32.39120
Wages in other areas
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