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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment90
Mean wage$36.93
Entry wage$20.88
10th percentile wage$20.00
50th percentile wage$29.66
90th percentile wage$83.01
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4041.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities40$29.39
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Include helicopter and aircraft engine specialists. Exclude "Avionics Technician" (49-2091).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.66 $23.15  $6.51
2015$28.92+2.5%$22.57 +2.5%$6.35
2014$28.33+2.1%$22.11 +2.1%$6.22
2013$27.73+2.1%$21.65 +2.1%$6.09
2012$27.33+1.5%$21.33 +1.5%$6.00
2011$26.74+2.2%$20.87 +2.2%$5.87
2010$26.43+1.2%$20.63 +1.2%$5.80
2009$25.98+1.7%$20.27 +1.7%$5.70
2008$25.22+3.0%$19.68 +3.0%$5.53
2007$24.48+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%$5.37
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.66 $20.53  $9.13
2015$28.92+2.5%$19.96 +2.9%$8.97
2014$28.33+2.1%$19.53 +2.2%$8.80
2013$27.73+2.1%$19.14 +2.1%$8.60
2012$27.33+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%$8.52
2011$26.74+2.2%$18.51 +1.6%$8.23
2010$26.43+1.2%$18.20 +1.7%$8.23
2009$25.98+1.7%$17.95 +1.4%$8.02
2008$25.22+3.0%$17.49 +2.6%$7.72
2007$24.48+3.0%$16.94 +3.3%$7.54
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 $31.01 390
Southwest $30.33 330
Eastern $29.66 90
South Central $25.47 20
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $31.01 390
Southwest $30.33 330
Eastern $29.66 90
South Central $25.47 20
Wages in other areas
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