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Northwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment290
Mean wage27.28
Entry wage19.16
10th percentile wage17.60
50th percentile wage26.83
90th percentile wage38.08
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities15053.1%
Public Adminsitration4014.9%
Professional & Business Services208.7%
Construction206.6%
Other Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction2031.41
Public Adminsitration4028.27
Trade, Transportation & Utilities15027.24
Professional & Business Services2023.70
Other Services22.28
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.28 $23.92  $3.36
2014$27.15+.5%$23.80 +.5%$3.34
2013$26.59+2.1%$23.31 +2.1%$3.27
2012$26.03+2.1%$22.82 +2.1%$3.21
2011$25.65+1.5%$22.49 +1.5%$3.16
2010$25.09+2.2%$22.00 +2.2%$3.09
2009$24.80+1.2%$21.75 +1.2%$3.06
2008$24.38+1.7%$21.38 +1.7%$3.00
2007$23.67+3.0%$20.75 +3.0%$2.91
2006$22.97+3.0%$20.15 +3.0%$2.83
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.28 $24.50  $2.78
2014$27.15+.5%$24.30 +.8%$2.85
2013$26.59+2.1%$23.78 +2.2%$2.81
2012$26.03+2.1%$23.30 +2.1%$2.73
2011$25.65+1.5%$22.90 +1.7%$2.75
2010$25.09+2.2%$22.54 +1.6%$2.55
2009$24.80+1.2%$22.16 +1.7%$2.64
2008$24.38+1.7%$21.86 +1.4%$2.52
2007$23.67+3.0%$21.30 +2.6%$2.36
2006$22.97+3.0%$20.62 +3.3%$2.35

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 27.28 290
North Central 26.97 840
Eastern 26.72 260
Southwest 26.13 260
South Central 25.18 560
Highest Employment
North Central 26.97 840
South Central 25.18 560
Northwest 27.28 290
Southwest 26.13 260
Eastern 26.72 260
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