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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$23.89
Entry wage$19.94
10th percentile wage$18.50
50th percentile wage$23.09
90th percentile wage$30.31
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction3053.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction30$25.12
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$23.09 $23.15  -$0.05
2015$22.52+2.5%$22.57 +2.5%-$0.05
2014$22.05+2.1%$22.11 +2.1%-$0.05
2013$21.59+2.1%$21.65 +2.1%-$0.05
2012$21.28+1.5%$21.33 +1.5%-$0.05
2011$20.81+2.2%$20.87 +2.2%-$0.05
2010$20.57+1.2%$20.63 +1.2%-$0.05
2009$20.22+1.7%$20.27 +1.7%-$0.05
2008$19.63+3.0%$19.68 +3.0%-$0.05
2007$19.06+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%-$0.04
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$23.09 $20.53  $2.56
2015$22.52+2.5%$19.96 +2.9%$2.56
2014$22.05+2.1%$19.53 +2.2%$2.52
2013$21.59+2.1%$19.14 +2.1%$2.46
2012$21.28+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%$2.47
2011$20.81+2.2%$18.51 +1.6%$2.30
2010$20.57+1.2%$18.20 +1.7%$2.37
2009$20.22+1.7%$17.95 +1.4%$2.27
2008$19.63+3.0%$17.49 +2.6%$2.14
2007$19.06+3.0%$16.94 +3.3%$2.12
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
North Central $28.44  
Northwest $27.72 80
South Central $26.83 250
Southwest $25.68 150
Eastern $23.09 50
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $26.83 250
Southwest $25.68 150
Northwest $27.72 80
Eastern $23.09 50
North Central $28.44  
Wages in other areas
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