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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage$28.90
Entry wage$17.71
10th percentile wage$16.15
50th percentile wage$31.13
90th percentile wage$41.52
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction9080.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction90$33.07
Insulation Workers, Mechanical (47-2132)
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$31.13 $27.07  $4.06
2015$30.40+2.4%$26.44 +2.4%$3.97
2014$29.75+2.2%$25.87 +2.2%$3.88
2013$29.30+1.5%$25.48 +1.5%$3.82
2012$29.05+.9%$25.26 +.9%$3.79
2011$28.62+1.5%$24.89 +1.5%$3.73
2010$28.29+1.2%$24.60 +1.2%$3.69
2009$27.99+1.1%$24.34 +1.1%$3.65
2008$27.06+3.4%$23.53 +3.4%$3.53
2007$26.03+4.0%$22.64 +4.0%$3.40
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$31.13 $20.85  $10.28
2015$30.40+2.4%$20.27 +2.9%$10.14
2014$29.75+2.2%$19.83 +2.2%$9.92
2013$29.30+1.5%$19.43 +2.1%$9.86
2012$29.05+.9%$19.10 +1.7%$9.95
2011$28.62+1.5%$18.80 +1.6%$9.82
2010$28.29+1.2%$18.48 +1.7%$9.81
2009$27.99+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$9.76
2008$27.06+3.4%$17.77 +2.6%$9.30
2007$26.03+4.0%$17.20 +3.3%$8.83
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
South Central $31.13 110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $31.13 110
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