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Estimated employment80
Mean wage$26.31
Entry wage$18.09
10th percentile wage$15.46
50th percentile wage$24.67
90th percentile wage$38.55
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction4059.5%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities2028.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities20$24.04
Construction40$23.38
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$24.67 $25.12  -$0.45
2019$23.81+3.6%$24.25 +3.6%-$0.43
2018$23.35+2.0%$23.77 +2.0%-$0.42
2017$22.65+3.1%$23.06 +3.1%-$0.41
2016$22.20+2.0%$22.61 +2.0%-$0.40
2015$21.77+2.0%$22.17 +2.0%-$0.39
2014$21.32+2.1%$21.71 +2.1%-$0.38
2013$20.88+2.1%$21.26 +2.1%-$0.38
2012$20.57+1.5%$20.95 +1.5%-$0.37
2011$20.13+2.2%$20.49 +2.2%-$0.36
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$24.67 $21.91  $2.76
2019$23.81+3.6%$21.02 +4.2%$2.79
2018$23.35+2.0%$20.38 +3.1%$2.97
2017$22.65+3.1%$19.83 +2.8%$2.81
2016$22.20+2.0%$19.38 +2.3%$2.82
2015$21.77+2.0%$18.98 +2.1%$2.80
2014$21.32+2.1%$18.57 +2.2%$2.75
2013$20.88+2.1%$18.20 +2.1%$2.68
2012$20.57+1.5%$17.88 +1.7%$2.69
2011$20.13+2.2%$17.60 +1.6%$2.52
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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