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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment410
Mean wage$27.05
Entry wage$20.72
10th percentile wage$19.67
50th percentile wage$26.57
90th percentile wage$36.65
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities25062.0%
Construction8019.5%
Financial Activities4010.6%
Public Administration306.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration30$30.97
Financial Activities40$28.19
Trade, Transportation and Utilities250$26.38
Construction80$24.34
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$26.57 $25.74 $0.83
2018$26.49+.3%$25.66+.3%$0.83
2017$25.97+2.0%$25.16+2.0%$0.81
2016$25.20+3.1%$24.41+3.1%$0.79
2015$24.70+2.0%$23.93+2.0%$0.77
2014$24.22+2.0%$23.46+2.0%$0.76
2013$23.72+2.1%$22.98+2.1%$0.74
2012$23.23+2.1%$22.50+2.1%$0.73
2011$22.89+1.5%$22.17+1.5%$0.71
2010$22.39+2.2%$21.69+2.2%$0.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$26.57 $21.96 $4.61
2018$26.49+.3%$21.77+.9%$4.72
2017$25.97+2.0%$21.10+3.1%$4.87
2016$25.20+3.1%$20.54+2.8%$4.66
2015$24.70+2.0%$20.07+2.3%$4.63
2014$24.22+2.0%$19.65+2.1%$4.57
2013$23.72+2.1%$19.23+2.2%$4.49
2012$23.23+2.1%$18.84+2.1%$4.39
2011$22.89+1.5%$18.52+1.7%$4.37
2010$22.39+2.2%$18.23+1.6%$4.16
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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