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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,070
Mean wage$20.77
Entry wage$14.03
10th percentile wage$12.65
50th percentile wage$20.44
90th percentile wage$29.72
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities56052.9%
Other Services38035.9%
Public Administration807.7%
Leisure and Hospitality201.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration80$27.57
Leisure and Hospitality20$24.22
Trade, Transportation and Utilities560$20.17
Other Services380$19.25
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$20.44 $23.15  -$2.70
2015$19.93+2.5%$22.57 +2.5%-$2.64
2014$19.52+2.1%$22.11 +2.1%-$2.58
2013$19.11+2.1%$21.65 +2.1%-$2.53
2012$18.83+1.5%$21.33 +1.5%-$2.49
2011$18.43+2.2%$20.87 +2.2%-$2.44
2010$18.21+1.2%$20.63 +1.2%-$2.41
2009$17.90+1.7%$20.27 +1.7%-$2.37
2008$17.38+3.0%$19.68 +3.0%-$2.30
2007$16.87+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%-$2.23
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$20.44 $20.53  -$0.08
2015$19.93+2.5%$19.96 +2.9%-$0.02
2014$19.52+2.1%$19.53 +2.2%$0.00
2013$19.11+2.1%$19.14 +2.1%-$0.02
2012$18.83+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%$0.03
2011$18.43+2.2%$18.51 +1.6%-$0.08
2010$18.21+1.2%$18.20 +1.7%$0.01
2009$17.90+1.7%$17.95 +1.4%-$0.05
2008$17.38+3.0%$17.49 +2.6%-$0.11
2007$16.87+3.0%$16.94 +3.3%-$0.06
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
Southwest $23.25 1,830
Northwest $20.90 1,450
South Central $20.90 1,330
Eastern $20.44 1,070
North Central $18.86 3,030
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.86 3,030
Southwest $23.25 1,830
Northwest $20.90 1,450
South Central $20.90 1,330
Eastern $20.44 1,070
Wages in other areas
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