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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment130
Mean wage22.39
Entry wage16.07
10th percentile wage15.24
50th percentile wage21.81
90th percentile wage32.28
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality2013.0%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality2027.87
Trade, Transportation & Utilities21.00
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$22.39 $25.55  -$3.16
2014$22.28+.5%$25.42 +.5%-$3.14
2013$21.82+2.1%$24.90 +2.1%-$3.07
2012$21.36+2.1%$24.38 +2.1%-$3.01
2011$21.05+1.5%$24.02 +1.5%-$2.97
2010$20.60+2.2%$23.50 +2.2%-$2.90
2009$20.36+1.2%$23.23 +1.2%-$2.87
2008$20.01+1.7%$22.83 +1.7%-$2.82
2007$19.42+3.0%$22.17 +3.0%-$2.74
2006$18.86+3.0%$21.52 +3.0%-$2.66
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.39 $30.69  -$8.30
2014$22.28+.5%$30.44 +.8%-$8.15
2013$21.82+2.1%$29.79 +2.2%-$7.96
2012$21.36+2.1%$29.19 +2.1%-$7.82
2011$21.05+1.5%$28.69 +1.7%-$7.63
2010$20.60+2.2%$28.24 +1.6%-$7.64
2009$20.36+1.2%$27.76 +1.7%-$7.40
2008$20.01+1.7%$27.39 +1.4%-$7.37
2007$19.42+3.0%$26.68 +2.6%-$7.26
2006$18.86+3.0%$25.83 +3.3%-$6.97

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
Southwest 22.39 130
North Central 20.73 260
Northwest 20.16 170
South Central 19.33  
Eastern 18.24 60
Highest Employment
North Central 20.73 260
Northwest 20.16 170
Southwest 22.39 130
Eastern 18.24 60
South Central 19.33  
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