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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment130
Mean wage$25.37
Entry wage$16.18
10th percentile wage$13.91
50th percentile wage$24.05
90th percentile wage$38.45
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction8060.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction80$23.45
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$24.05 $27.71 -$3.66
2017$23.99+.2%$27.65+.2%-$3.65
2016$23.28+3.1%$26.82+3.1%-$3.54
2015$22.82+2.0%$26.29+2.0%-$3.47
2014$22.38+2.0%$25.78+2.0%-$3.40
2013$21.92+2.1%$25.25+2.1%-$3.33
2012$21.46+2.1%$24.72+2.1%-$3.26
2011$21.14+1.5%$24.36+1.5%-$3.21
2010$20.69+2.2%$23.83+2.2%-$3.14
2009$20.45+1.2%$23.56+1.2%-$3.11
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.05 $24.57 -$0.52
2017$23.99+.2%$24.31+1.1%-$0.31
2016$23.28+3.1%$23.66+2.8%-$0.38
2015$22.82+2.0%$23.12+2.3%-$0.30
2014$22.38+2.0%$22.63+2.1%-$0.25
2013$21.92+2.1%$22.15+2.2%-$0.23
2012$21.46+2.1%$21.70+2.1%-$0.24
2011$21.14+1.5%$21.33+1.7%-$0.18
2010$20.69+2.2%$21.00+1.6%-$0.31
2009$20.45+1.2%$20.64+1.7%-$0.19
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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