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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment890
Mean wage41.45
Entry wage29.14
10th percentile wage27.10
50th percentile wage39.98
90th percentile wage60.52
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing80090.3%
Professional & Business Services505.4%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services5050.65
Trade, Transportation & Utilities45.79
Manufacturing80040.69
Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$41.45 $40.74  $0.71
2014$41.25+.5%$40.54 +.5%$0.71
2013$40.48+1.9%$39.78 +1.9%$0.69
2012$39.70+1.9%$39.02 +1.9%$0.68
2011$38.93+2.0%$38.26 +2.0%$0.67
2010$38.33+1.6%$37.67 +1.6%$0.66
2009$37.65+1.8%$37.01 +1.8%$0.64
2008$37.25+1.1%$36.61 +1.1%$0.64
2007$36.14+3.1%$35.52 +3.1%$0.62
2006$34.93+3.5%$34.34 +3.5%$0.60
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$41.45 $30.69  $10.76
2014$41.25+.5%$30.44 +.8%$10.81
2013$40.48+1.9%$29.79 +2.2%$10.69
2012$39.70+1.9%$29.19 +2.1%$10.52
2011$38.93+2.0%$28.69 +1.7%$10.24
2010$38.33+1.6%$28.24 +1.6%$10.09
2009$37.65+1.8%$27.76 +1.7%$9.89
2008$37.25+1.1%$27.39 +1.4%$9.87
2007$36.14+3.1%$26.68 +2.6%$9.46
2006$34.93+3.5%$25.83 +3.3%$9.10

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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North Central 42.75 1,640
Southwest 41.45 890
Eastern 40.83  
Northwest 40.41 460
South Central 38.12 840
Highest Employment
North Central 42.75 1,640
Southwest 41.45 890
South Central 38.12 840
Northwest 40.41 460
Eastern 40.83  
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