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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment730
Mean wage$25.77
Entry wage$16.47
10th percentile wage$14.52
50th percentile wage$26.14
90th percentile wage$37.23
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities45061.6%
Public Administration9011.7%
Professional and Business Services8010.3%
Manufacturing304.8%
Construction304%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration90$29.17
Construction30$28.02
Trade, Transportation and Utilities450$26.35
Manufacturing30$24.76
Professional and Business Services80$21.88
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$26.14 $22.53  $3.61
2015$25.49+2.5%$21.97 +2.5%$3.52
2014$24.97+2.1%$21.52 +2.1%$3.45
2013$24.44+2.1%$21.07 +2.1%$3.38
2012$24.09+1.5%$20.76 +1.5%$3.33
2011$23.56+2.2%$20.31 +2.2%$3.25
2010$23.29+1.2%$20.07 +1.2%$3.22
2009$22.89+1.7%$19.73 +1.7%$3.16
2008$22.22+3.0%$19.15 +3.0%$3.07
2007$21.57+3.0%$18.59 +3.0%$2.98
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.14 $21.85  $4.29
2015$25.49+2.5%$21.24 +2.9%$4.25
2014$24.97+2.1%$20.78 +2.2%$4.18
2013$24.44+2.1%$20.37 +2.1%$4.08
2012$24.09+1.5%$20.02 +1.7%$4.07
2011$23.56+2.2%$19.70 +1.6%$3.86
2010$23.29+1.2%$19.37 +1.7%$3.92
2009$22.89+1.7%$19.11 +1.4%$3.79
2008$22.22+3.0%$18.62 +2.6%$3.60
2007$21.57+3.0%$18.02 +3.3%$3.55
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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