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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,830
Mean wage$23.10
Entry wage$12.27
10th percentile wage$10.84
50th percentile wage$23.25
90th percentile wage$36.57
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,11060.5%
Other Services66036%
Public Administration201.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration20$28.19
Other Services660$25.67
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,110$21.73
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$23.25 $24.50  -$1.25
2015$22.67+2.5%$23.89 +2.5%-$1.21
2014$22.21+2.1%$23.40 +2.1%-$1.19
2013$21.74+2.1%$22.91 +2.1%-$1.16
2012$21.42+1.5%$22.58 +1.5%-$1.15
2011$20.96+2.2%$22.09 +2.2%-$1.12
2010$20.72+1.2%$21.83 +1.2%-$1.11
2009$20.36+1.7%$21.46 +1.7%-$1.09
2008$19.77+3.0%$20.83 +3.0%-$1.06
2007$19.19+3.0%$20.22 +3.0%-$1.03
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$23.25 $23.35  -$0.10
2015$22.67+2.5%$22.70 +2.9%-$0.02
2014$22.21+2.1%$22.21 +2.2%$0.00
2013$21.74+2.1%$21.76 +2.1%-$0.02
2012$21.42+1.5%$21.39 +1.7%$0.03
2011$20.96+2.2%$21.05 +1.6%-$0.09
2010$20.72+1.2%$20.70 +1.7%$0.02
2009$20.36+1.7%$20.42 +1.4%-$0.05
2008$19.77+3.0%$19.90 +2.6%-$0.13
2007$19.19+3.0%$19.26 +3.3%-$0.07
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 $23.25 1,830
Northwest $20.90 1,450
South Central $20.90 1,330
Eastern $20.44 1,070
North Central $18.86 3,030
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.86 3,030
Southwest $23.25 1,830
Northwest $20.90 1,450
South Central $20.90 1,330
Eastern $20.44 1,070
Wages in other areas
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