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Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment220
Mean wage16.60
Entry wage11.04
10th percentile wage10.11
50th percentile wage15.30
90th percentile wage25.27
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Other Services105.5%
Construction
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities21.08
Construction14.19
Other Services1013.77
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (49-9098)
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties, such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.60 $25.55  -$8.95
2014$16.52+.5%$25.42 +.5%-$8.90
2013$16.18+2.1%$24.90 +2.1%-$8.72
2012$15.84+2.1%$24.38 +2.1%-$8.54
2011$15.61+1.5%$24.02 +1.5%-$8.41
2010$15.27+2.2%$23.50 +2.2%-$8.23
2009$15.09+1.2%$23.23 +1.2%-$8.13
2008$14.84+1.7%$22.83 +1.7%-$7.99
2007$14.40+3.0%$22.17 +3.0%-$7.76
2006$13.98+3.0%$21.52 +3.0%-$7.53
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.60 $30.69  -$14.09
2014$16.52+.5%$30.44 +.8%-$13.92
2013$16.18+2.1%$29.79 +2.2%-$13.60
2012$15.84+2.1%$29.19 +2.1%-$13.34
2011$15.61+1.5%$28.69 +1.7%-$13.07
2010$15.27+2.2%$28.24 +1.6%-$12.96
2009$15.09+1.2%$27.76 +1.7%-$12.66
2008$14.84+1.7%$27.39 +1.4%-$12.55
2007$14.40+3.0%$26.68 +2.6%-$12.28
2006$13.98+3.0%$25.83 +3.3%-$11.85

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
North Central 18.42 330
Northwest 17.58 170
South Central 17.36 220
Southwest 16.60 220
Eastern 15.08 70
Highest Employment
North Central 18.42 330
South Central 17.36 220
Southwest 16.60 220
Northwest 17.58 170
Eastern 15.08 70
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