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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment920
Mean wage$29.65
Entry wage$21.18
10th percentile wage$19.65
50th percentile wage$30.08
90th percentile wage$38.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities57061.8%
Construction11012.2%
Public Administration809.0%
Professional and Business Services707.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration80$33.96
Construction110$31.11
Trade, Transportation and Utilities570$30.30
Professional and Business Services70$27.81
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$30.08 $25.45 $4.63
2018$29.99+.3%$25.37+.3%$4.62
2017$29.40+2.0%$24.88+2.0%$4.53
2016$28.53+3.1%$24.13+3.1%$4.39
2015$27.96+2.0%$23.66+2.0%$4.30
2014$27.42+2.0%$23.20+2.0%$4.22
2013$26.86+2.1%$22.72+2.1%$4.13
2012$26.29+2.1%$22.25+2.1%$4.05
2011$25.91+1.5%$21.92+1.5%$3.99
2010$25.35+2.2%$21.45+2.2%$3.90
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$30.08 $23.42 $6.66
2018$29.99+.3%$23.21+.9%$6.78
2017$29.40+2.0%$22.51+3.1%$6.90
2016$28.53+3.1%$21.90+2.8%$6.62
2015$27.96+2.0%$21.40+2.3%$6.56
2014$27.42+2.0%$20.96+2.1%$6.47
2013$26.86+2.1%$20.51+2.2%$6.35
2012$26.29+2.1%$20.09+2.1%$6.20
2011$25.91+1.5%$19.75+1.7%$6.16
2010$25.35+2.2%$19.44+1.6%$5.91
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $31.15270
North Central $30.08920
South Central $26.95390
Eastern $25.68320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $30.08920
South Central $26.95390
Eastern $25.68320
Southwest $31.15270
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