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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment100
Mean wage$18.89
Entry wage$13.84
10th percentile wage$12.06
50th percentile wage$19.28
90th percentile wage$24.78
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities7070.8%
Leisure and Hospitality2015.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality20$23.82
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities70$18.09
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$19.28 $26.18  -$6.90
2019$18.61+3.6%$25.27 +3.6%-$6.65
2018$18.25+2.0%$24.78 +2.0%-$6.52
2017$17.70+3.1%$24.03 +3.1%-$6.33
2016$17.35+2.0%$23.56 +2.0%-$6.20
2015$17.02+2.0%$23.10 +2.0%-$6.08
2014$16.67+2.1%$22.63 +2.1%-$5.96
2013$16.32+2.1%$22.16 +2.1%-$5.83
2012$16.08+1.5%$21.83 +1.5%-$5.75
2011$15.73+2.2%$21.36 +2.2%-$5.62
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$19.28 $23.16  -$3.88
2019$18.61+3.6%$22.22 +4.2%-$3.61
2018$18.25+2.0%$21.54 +3.1%-$3.29
2017$17.70+3.1%$20.97 +2.8%-$3.26
2016$17.35+2.0%$20.49 +2.3%-$3.13
2015$17.02+2.0%$20.06 +2.1%-$3.04
2014$16.67+2.1%$19.63 +2.2%-$2.96
2013$16.32+2.1%$19.23 +2.1%-$2.91
2012$16.08+1.5%$18.90 +1.7%-$2.82
2011$15.73+2.2%$18.61 +1.6%-$2.87
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
South Central $31.9380
Southwest $28.64100
North Central $20.86310
Eastern $19.28100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.86310
Northwest $18.86150
Southwest $28.64100
Eastern $19.28100
Wages in other areas
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