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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment220
Mean wage$25.16
Entry wage$18.06
10th percentile wage$16.47
50th percentile wage$25.14
90th percentile wage$35.18
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities8036.9%
Public Administration3013.4%
Construction3011.6%
Manufacturing207%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration30$27.33
Construction30$26.53
Manufacturing20$25.21
Trade, Transportation and Utilities80$24.71
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$25.14 $23.15  $1.99
2015$24.52+2.5%$22.57 +2.5%$1.94
2014$24.01+2.1%$22.11 +2.1%$1.90
2013$23.51+2.1%$21.65 +2.1%$1.86
2012$23.17+1.5%$21.33 +1.5%$1.83
2011$22.66+2.2%$20.87 +2.2%$1.79
2010$22.40+1.2%$20.63 +1.2%$1.77
2009$22.02+1.7%$20.27 +1.7%$1.74
2008$21.37+3.0%$19.68 +3.0%$1.69
2007$20.75+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%$1.64
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$25.14 $20.53  $4.61
2015$24.52+2.5%$19.96 +2.9%$4.56
2014$24.01+2.1%$19.53 +2.2%$4.48
2013$23.51+2.1%$19.14 +2.1%$4.37
2012$23.17+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%$4.36
2011$22.66+2.2%$18.51 +1.6%$4.15
2010$22.40+1.2%$18.20 +1.7%$4.20
2009$22.02+1.7%$17.95 +1.4%$4.06
2008$21.37+3.0%$17.49 +2.6%$3.88
2007$20.75+3.0%$16.94 +3.3%$3.81
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 $28.46 310
North Central $26.14 730
Eastern $25.14 220
Northwest $25.08 310
South Central $24.20 790
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $24.20 790
North Central $26.14 730
Southwest $28.46 310
Northwest $25.08 310
Eastern $25.14 220
Wages in other areas
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