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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment250
Mean wage$26.76
Entry wage$20.23
10th percentile wage$19.03
50th percentile wage$26.83
90th percentile wage$36.03
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10041.2%
Construction8033.3%
Financial Activities4016.3%
Public Administration207.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities40$27.79
Trade, Transportation and Utilities100$27.52
Public Administration20$26.88
Construction80$24.25
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$26.83 $24.44  $2.39
2015$26.16+2.5%$23.83 +2.5%$2.33
2014$25.63+2.1%$23.34 +2.1%$2.28
2013$25.09+2.1%$22.85 +2.1%$2.23
2012$24.72+1.5%$22.52 +1.5%$2.20
2011$24.19+2.2%$22.03 +2.2%$2.15
2010$23.91+1.2%$21.78 +1.2%$2.13
2009$23.50+1.7%$21.40 +1.7%$2.09
2008$22.81+3.0%$20.78 +3.0%$2.03
2007$22.14+3.0%$20.17 +3.0%$1.97
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.83 $20.85  $5.98
2015$26.16+2.5%$20.27 +2.9%$5.90
2014$25.63+2.1%$19.83 +2.2%$5.79
2013$25.09+2.1%$19.43 +2.1%$5.66
2012$24.72+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%$5.62
2011$24.19+2.2%$18.80 +1.6%$5.39
2010$23.91+1.2%$18.48 +1.7%$5.42
2009$23.50+1.7%$18.23 +1.4%$5.26
2008$22.81+3.0%$17.77 +2.6%$5.04
2007$22.14+3.0%$17.20 +3.3%$4.94
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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