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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment180
Mean wage$28.25
Entry wage$20.61
10th percentile wage$18.29
50th percentile wage$28.44
90th percentile wage$37.90
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Financial Activities6034.1%
Construction5027.5%
Public Administration107.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities60$29.17
Construction50$27.95
Public Administration10$26.79
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$28.44 $25.54 $2.90
2017$28.37+.2%$25.48+.2%$2.89
2016$27.53+3.1%$24.72+3.1%$2.81
2015$26.98+2.0%$24.23+2.0%$2.75
2014$26.46+2.0%$23.76+2.0%$2.70
2013$25.92+2.1%$23.27+2.1%$2.64
2012$25.37+2.1%$22.79+2.1%$2.59
2011$25.00+1.5%$22.45+1.5%$2.55
2010$24.46+2.2%$21.97+2.2%$2.49
2009$24.18+1.2%$21.71+1.2%$2.47
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.44 $21.63 $6.81
2017$28.37+.2%$21.40+1.1%$6.97
2016$27.53+3.1%$20.83+2.8%$6.70
2015$26.98+2.0%$20.35+2.3%$6.63
2014$26.46+2.0%$19.93+2.1%$6.54
2013$25.92+2.1%$19.50+2.2%$6.42
2012$25.37+2.1%$19.11+2.1%$6.27
2011$25.00+1.5%$18.78+1.7%$6.23
2010$24.46+2.2%$18.48+1.6%$5.98
2009$24.18+1.2%$18.17+1.7%$6.01
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$28.44180
North Central$26.46190
Southwest$24.05130
Eastern$22.8670
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$26.46190
South Central$28.44180
Southwest$24.05130
Northwest$22.7070
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