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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment430
Mean wage$28.80
Entry wage$21.50
10th percentile wage$20.50
50th percentile wage$28.22
90th percentile wage$38.61
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction9022.2%
Financial Activities5011.8%
Public Administration306.3%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration30$30.66
Financial Activities50$29.30
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities$27.94
Construction90$27.00
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$28.22 $27.73  $0.49
2019$27.24+3.6%$26.76 +3.6%$0.47
2018$26.71+2.0%$26.24 +2.0%$0.46
2017$25.91+3.1%$25.46 +3.1%$0.45
2016$25.40+2.0%$24.95 +2.0%$0.44
2015$24.90+2.0%$24.47 +2.0%$0.43
2014$24.39+2.1%$23.97 +2.1%$0.42
2013$23.88+2.1%$23.47 +2.1%$0.41
2012$23.53+1.5%$23.13 +1.5%$0.41
2011$23.02+2.2%$22.62 +2.2%$0.40
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.22 $22.75  $5.47
2019$27.24+3.6%$21.83 +4.2%$5.41
2018$26.71+2.0%$21.16 +3.1%$5.54
2017$25.91+3.1%$20.59 +2.8%$5.31
2016$25.40+2.0%$20.13 +2.3%$5.27
2015$24.90+2.0%$19.70 +2.1%$5.20
2014$24.39+2.1%$19.28 +2.2%$5.11
2013$23.88+2.1%$18.89 +2.1%$4.99
2012$23.53+1.5%$18.57 +1.7%$4.96
2011$23.02+2.2%$18.28 +1.6%$4.74
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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