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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$24.07
Entry wage$20.97
10th percentile wage$19.82
50th percentile wage$22.96
90th percentile wage$30.27
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction1043%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction10$25.38
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$22.96 $22.41  $0.55
2015$22.39+2.5%$21.85 +2.5%$0.54
2014$21.93+2.1%$21.40 +2.1%$0.53
2013$21.47+2.1%$20.96 +2.1%$0.51
2012$21.16+1.5%$20.65 +1.5%$0.51
2011$20.70+2.2%$20.20 +2.2%$0.50
2010$20.46+1.2%$19.97 +1.2%$0.49
2009$20.11+1.7%$19.63 +1.7%$0.48
2008$19.52+3.0%$19.05 +3.0%$0.47
2007$18.95+3.0%$18.50 +3.0%$0.45
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$22.96 $18.90  $4.06
2015$22.39+2.5%$18.37 +2.9%$4.02
2014$21.93+2.1%$17.98 +2.2%$3.95
2013$21.47+2.1%$17.62 +2.1%$3.85
2012$21.16+1.5%$17.31 +1.7%$3.84
2011$20.70+2.2%$17.04 +1.6%$3.66
2010$20.46+1.2%$16.75 +1.7%$3.70
2009$20.11+1.7%$16.53 +1.4%$3.58
2008$19.52+3.0%$16.11 +2.6%$3.41
2007$18.95+3.0%$15.59 +3.3%$3.36
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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