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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage$29.75
Entry wage$20.01
10th percentile wage$18.71
50th percentile wage$29.17
90th percentile wage$40.79
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction4040.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction40$27.95
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$29.17 $29.83 -$0.66
2018$29.08+.3%$29.74+.3%-$0.65
2017$28.51+2.0%$29.16+2.0%-$0.64
2016$27.66+3.1%$28.29+3.1%-$0.62
2015$27.12+2.0%$27.73+2.0%-$0.61
2014$26.59+2.0%$27.19+2.0%-$0.60
2013$26.05+2.1%$26.63+2.1%-$0.58
2012$25.50+2.1%$26.08+2.1%-$0.57
2011$25.13+1.5%$25.70+1.5%-$0.56
2010$24.58+2.2%$25.14+2.2%-$0.55
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.17 $24.99 $4.18
2018$29.08+.3%$24.77+.9%$4.31
2017$28.51+2.0%$24.02+3.1%$4.50
2016$27.66+3.1%$23.37+2.8%$4.29
2015$27.12+2.0%$22.84+2.3%$4.28
2014$26.59+2.0%$22.36+2.1%$4.23
2013$26.05+2.1%$21.88+2.2%$4.16
2012$25.50+2.1%$21.44+2.1%$4.06
2011$25.13+1.5%$21.07+1.7%$4.05
2010$24.58+2.2%$20.74+1.6%$3.84
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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