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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$28.59
Entry wage$23.20
10th percentile wage$21.44
50th percentile wage$28.20
90th percentile wage$37.21
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction40%
Public Administration20%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration20$26.85
Construction40$26.25
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
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.20 $22.90  $5.30
2015$27.50+2.5%$22.33 +2.5%$5.17
2014$26.93+2.1%$21.87 +2.1%$5.06
2013$26.37+2.1%$21.41 +2.1%$4.96
2012$25.99+1.5%$21.10 +1.5%$4.88
2011$25.42+2.2%$20.64 +2.2%$4.78
2010$25.13+1.2%$20.40 +1.2%$4.72
2009$24.70+1.7%$20.06 +1.7%$4.64
2008$23.97+3.0%$19.47 +3.0%$4.51
2007$23.27+3.0%$18.90 +3.0%$4.37
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.20 $22.30  $5.90
2015$27.50+2.5%$21.68 +2.9%$5.82
2014$26.93+2.1%$21.21 +2.2%$5.72
2013$26.37+2.1%$20.78 +2.1%$5.58
2012$25.99+1.5%$20.43 +1.7%$5.56
2011$25.42+2.2%$20.11 +1.6%$5.31
2010$25.13+1.2%$19.77 +1.7%$5.36
2009$24.70+1.7%$19.50 +1.4%$5.20
2008$23.97+3.0%$19.00 +2.6%$4.97
2007$23.27+3.0%$18.40 +3.3%$4.88
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $28.20  
Danbury $27.30  
New Haven $26.86 220
Bridgeport $26.42 170
Norwich-NL $22.96 30
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $26.86 220
Bridgeport $26.42 170
Norwich-NL $22.96 30
Danbury $27.30  
Hartford $28.20  
Wages in other areas
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