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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage$21.01
Entry wage$12.35
10th percentile wage$11.25
50th percentile wage$17.86
90th percentile wage$36.01
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1013.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality10$32.39
Professional and Business Services$27.13
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$13.55
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.86 $24.44  -$6.58
2015$17.42+2.5%$23.83 +2.5%-$6.41
2014$17.06+2.1%$23.34 +2.1%-$6.28
2013$16.70+2.1%$22.85 +2.1%-$6.15
2012$16.46+1.5%$22.52 +1.5%-$6.06
2011$16.10+2.2%$22.03 +2.2%-$5.93
2010$15.91+1.2%$21.78 +1.2%-$5.86
2009$15.64+1.7%$21.40 +1.7%-$5.76
2008$15.18+3.0%$20.78 +3.0%-$5.59
2007$14.74+3.0%$20.17 +3.0%-$5.43
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.86 $20.85  -$2.99
2015$17.42+2.5%$20.27 +2.9%-$2.85
2014$17.06+2.1%$19.83 +2.2%-$2.77
2013$16.70+2.1%$19.43 +2.1%-$2.73
2012$16.46+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%-$2.64
2011$16.10+2.2%$18.80 +1.6%-$2.70
2010$15.91+1.2%$18.48 +1.7%-$2.56
2009$15.64+1.7%$18.23 +1.4%-$2.59
2008$15.18+3.0%$17.77 +2.6%-$2.58
2007$14.74+3.0%$17.20 +3.3%-$2.45
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 $22.54 310
Southwest $22.40 170
Northwest $21.48 150
Eastern $18.68 50
South Central $17.86 110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.54 310
Southwest $22.40 170
Northwest $21.48 150
South Central $17.86 110
Eastern $18.68 50
Wages in other areas
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