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Estimated employment670
Mean wage20.62
Entry wage13.09
10th percentile wage12.26
50th percentile wage20.81
90th percentile wage29.63
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities42062.9%
Professional & Business Services13018.6%
Leisure and Hospitality405.8%
Public Adminsitration101.5%
Other Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration1030.58
Leisure and Hospitality4025.95
Professional & Business Services13025.57
Trade, Transportation & Utilities42019.25
Other Services15.55
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$20.62 $24.36  -$3.74
2014$20.52+.5%$24.24 +.5%-$3.72
2013$20.10+2.1%$23.74 +2.1%-$3.64
2012$19.68+2.1%$23.24 +2.1%-$3.56
2011$19.39+1.5%$22.91 +1.5%-$3.51
2010$18.97+2.2%$22.41 +2.2%-$3.44
2009$18.75+1.2%$22.15 +1.2%-$3.40
2008$18.43+1.7%$21.77 +1.7%-$3.34
2007$17.89+3.0%$21.13 +3.0%-$3.24
2006$17.37+3.0%$20.52 +3.0%-$3.14
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$20.62 $26.98  -$6.36
2014$20.52+.5%$26.76 +.8%-$6.24
2013$20.10+2.1%$26.19 +2.2%-$6.09
2012$19.68+2.1%$25.66 +2.1%-$5.98
2011$19.39+1.5%$25.22 +1.7%-$5.83
2010$18.97+2.2%$24.82 +1.6%-$5.85
2009$18.75+1.2%$24.41 +1.7%-$5.65
2008$18.43+1.7%$24.08 +1.4%-$5.64
2007$17.89+3.0%$23.46 +2.6%-$5.57
2006$17.37+3.0%$22.71 +3.3%-$5.34

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 2015

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