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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$31.53
Entry wage$22.69
10th percentile wage$21.16
50th percentile wage$32.45
90th percentile wage$42.81
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing$33.26
Electrical/Electronics Repairers, Commercial/Industrial Equip. (49-2094)
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. Exclude "Avionics Technicians" (49-2091), "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096), and "Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment" (49-2093).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.45 $24.50  $7.95
2015$31.64+2.5%$23.89 +2.5%$7.75
2014$30.99+2.1%$23.40 +2.1%$7.59
2013$30.34+2.1%$22.91 +2.1%$7.43
2012$29.90+1.5%$22.58 +1.5%$7.33
2011$29.25+2.2%$22.09 +2.2%$7.17
2010$28.91+1.2%$21.83 +1.2%$7.08
2009$28.42+1.7%$21.46 +1.7%$6.96
2008$27.59+3.0%$20.83 +3.0%$6.76
2007$26.78+3.0%$20.22 +3.0%$6.56
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.45 $23.35  $9.10
2015$31.64+2.5%$22.70 +2.9%$8.95
2014$30.99+2.1%$22.21 +2.2%$8.78
2013$30.34+2.1%$21.76 +2.1%$8.58
2012$29.90+1.5%$21.39 +1.7%$8.51
2011$29.25+2.2%$21.05 +1.6%$8.20
2010$28.91+1.2%$20.70 +1.7%$8.21
2009$28.42+1.7%$20.42 +1.4%$8.00
2008$27.59+3.0%$19.90 +2.6%$7.69
2007$26.78+3.0%$19.26 +3.3%$7.52
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 $32.45  
Eastern $32.40 100
North Central $32.29 190
Northwest $29.33 30
South Central $28.64  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $32.29 190
Eastern $32.40 100
Northwest $29.33 30
South Central $28.64  
Southwest $32.45  
Wages in other areas
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