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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment260
Mean wage$29.13
Entry wage$22.38
10th percentile wage$20.12
50th percentile wage$29.03
90th percentile wage$38.59
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities13049.7%
Public Administration6025.2%
Professional and Business Services6022.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration6032.98
Professional and Business Services6028.21
Trade, Transportation and Utilities13027.56
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.03 $24.78  $4.25
2016$28.32+2.5%$24.18 +2.5%$4.15
2015$27.77+2.0%$23.71 +2.0%$4.07
2014$27.20+2.1%$23.22 +2.1%$3.98
2013$26.63+2.1%$22.73 +2.1%$3.90
2012$26.25+1.5%$22.40 +1.5%$3.84
2011$25.68+2.2%$21.92 +2.2%$3.76
2010$25.38+1.2%$21.66 +1.2%$3.72
2009$24.94+1.7%$21.29 +1.7%$3.65
2008$24.21+3.0%$20.67 +3.0%$3.55
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.03 $23.83  $5.20
2016$28.32+2.5%$23.07 +3.3%$5.25
2015$27.77+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%$5.19
2014$27.20+2.1%$22.10 +2.2%$5.10
2013$26.63+2.1%$21.66 +2.1%$4.98
2012$26.25+1.5%$21.29 +1.7%$4.96
2011$25.68+2.2%$20.95 +1.6%$4.72
2010$25.38+1.2%$20.60 +1.7%$4.78
2009$24.94+1.7%$20.32 +1.4%$4.63
2008$24.21+3.0%$19.80 +2.6%$4.41
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 $29.03260
North Central $28.22710
Northwest $25.57320
South Central $24.61630
Eastern $24.06240
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.22710
South Central $24.61630
Northwest $25.57320
Southwest $29.03260
Eastern $24.06240
Wages in other areas
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