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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$26.42
Entry wage$20.47
10th percentile wage$18.81
50th percentile wage$25.26
90th percentile wage$35.98
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction2046.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction20$27.96
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 mining. Excludes Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) and Rail Car Repairers (49-3043).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$25.26 $26.18  -$0.91
2019$24.38+3.6%$25.27 +3.6%-$0.88
2018$23.90+2.0%$24.78 +2.0%-$0.87
2017$23.19+3.1%$24.03 +3.1%-$0.84
2016$22.73+2.0%$23.56 +2.0%-$0.82
2015$22.29+2.0%$23.10 +2.0%-$0.81
2014$21.83+2.1%$22.63 +2.1%-$0.79
2013$21.38+2.1%$22.16 +2.1%-$0.77
2012$21.07+1.5%$21.83 +1.5%-$0.76
2011$20.61+2.2%$21.36 +2.2%-$0.75
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$25.26 $23.16  $2.10
2019$24.38+3.6%$22.22 +4.2%$2.16
2018$23.90+2.0%$21.54 +3.1%$2.36
2017$23.19+3.1%$20.97 +2.8%$2.22
2016$22.73+2.0%$20.49 +2.3%$2.24
2015$22.29+2.0%$20.06 +2.1%$2.23
2014$21.83+2.1%$19.63 +2.2%$2.20
2013$21.38+2.1%$19.23 +2.1%$2.14
2012$21.07+1.5%$18.90 +1.7%$2.16
2011$20.61+2.2%$18.61 +1.6%$2.00
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $33.66110
North Central $28.50190
South Central $28.22430
Eastern $25.2650
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $28.22430
North Central $28.50190
Southwest $33.66110
Northwest $24.6780
Wages in other areas
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