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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment80
Mean wage$25.05
Entry wage$15.83
10th percentile wage$14.21
50th percentile wage$22.93
90th percentile wage$38.41
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction5065.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$25.94
Construction50$20.72
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. 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$22.93 $24.88 -$1.95
2018$22.86+.3%$24.81+.3%-$1.94
2017$22.41+2.0%$24.32+2.0%-$1.90
2016$21.74+3.1%$23.59+3.1%-$1.84
2015$21.32+2.0%$23.13+2.0%-$1.81
2014$20.90+2.0%$22.68+2.0%-$1.77
2013$20.47+2.1%$22.21+2.1%-$1.74
2012$20.04+2.1%$21.75+2.1%-$1.70
2011$19.75+1.5%$21.43+1.5%-$1.67
2010$19.32+2.2%$20.97+2.2%-$1.64
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.93 $21.14 $1.79
2018$22.86+.3%$20.95+.9%$1.91
2017$22.41+2.0%$20.32+3.1%$2.10
2016$21.74+3.1%$19.77+2.8%$1.97
2015$21.32+2.0%$19.32+2.3%$2.00
2014$20.90+2.0%$18.92+2.1%$1.99
2013$20.47+2.1%$18.51+2.2%$1.96
2012$20.04+2.1%$18.14+2.1%$1.91
2011$19.75+1.5%$17.83+1.7%$1.93
2010$19.32+2.2%$17.55+1.6%$1.78
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 $29.17110
North Central $26.86200
South Central $26.57410
Eastern $23.0260
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $26.57410
North Central $26.86200
Southwest $29.17110
Northwest $22.9380
Wages in other areas
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