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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage23.64
Entry wage19.52
10th percentile wage17.91
50th percentile wage22.64
90th percentile wage30.47
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction3063.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction3024.92
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 surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$23.64 $23.64  $0.00
2014$23.52+.5%$23.52 +.5%$0.00
2013$23.04+2.1%$23.04 +2.1%$0.00
2012$22.56+2.1%$22.56 +2.1%$0.00
2011$22.23+1.5%$22.23 +1.5%$0.00
2010$21.75+2.2%$21.75 +2.2%$0.00
2009$21.49+1.2%$21.49 +1.2%$0.00
2008$21.13+1.7%$21.13 +1.7%$0.00
2007$20.51+3.0%$20.51 +3.0%$0.00
2006$19.91+3.0%$19.91 +3.0%$0.00
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$23.64 $24.58  -$0.93
2014$23.52+.5%$24.38 +.8%-$0.85
2013$23.04+2.1%$23.86 +2.2%-$0.81
2012$22.56+2.1%$23.38 +2.1%-$0.81
2011$22.23+1.5%$22.98 +1.7%-$0.74
2010$21.75+2.2%$22.62 +1.6%-$0.86
2009$21.49+1.2%$22.23 +1.7%-$0.73
2008$21.13+1.7%$21.93 +1.4%-$0.80
2007$20.51+3.0%$21.37 +2.6%-$0.86
2006$19.91+3.0%$20.69 +3.3%-$0.78

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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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Northwest 29.10 90
North Central 28.18  
Southwest 28.10 140
South Central 25.17 250
Eastern 23.64 40
Highest Employment
South Central 25.17 250
Southwest 28.10 140
Northwest 29.10 90
Eastern 23.64 40
North Central 28.18  
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