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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment200
Mean wage$44.91
Entry wage$34.56
10th percentile wage$33.16
50th percentile wage$44.40
90th percentile wage$59.11
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities7033.5%
Professional and Business Services5024.4%
Public Administration3012.8%
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities70$46.97
Public Administration30$45.28
Manufacturing$44.28
Professional and Business Services50$43.17
Electrical Engineers (17-2071)
Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$44.40 $38.58  $5.82
2015$43.27+2.6%$37.60 +2.6%$5.67
2014$42.46+1.9%$36.90 +1.9%$5.57
2013$41.65+1.9%$36.19 +1.9%$5.46
2012$40.84+2.0%$35.49 +2.0%$5.35
2011$40.21+1.6%$34.94 +1.6%$5.27
2010$39.50+1.8%$34.32 +1.8%$5.18
2009$39.08+1.1%$33.96 +1.1%$5.12
2008$37.92+3.1%$32.95 +3.1%$4.97
2007$36.65+3.5%$31.84 +3.5%$4.80
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$44.40 $20.53  $23.87
2015$43.27+2.6%$19.96 +2.9%$23.32
2014$42.46+1.9%$19.53 +2.2%$22.93
2013$41.65+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%$22.52
2012$40.84+2.0%$18.81 +1.7%$22.03
2011$40.21+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%$21.70
2010$39.50+1.8%$18.20 +1.7%$21.30
2009$39.08+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%$21.13
2008$37.92+3.1%$17.49 +2.6%$20.42
2007$36.65+3.5%$16.94 +3.3%$19.71
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 $45.23 870
Eastern $44.40 200
Southwest $44.30  
Northwest $42.96 270
South Central $42.71 350
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $45.23 870
South Central $42.71 350
Northwest $42.96 270
Eastern $44.40 200
Southwest $44.30  
Wages in other areas
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