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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment310
Mean wage$21.79
Entry wage$14.38
10th percentile wage$13.22
50th percentile wage$22.54
90th percentile wage$30.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality104.4%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Professional and Business Services
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services$27.62
Leisure and Hospitality10$18.17
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$17.65
Other Services$14.99
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.54 $22.53  $0.01
2015$21.98+2.5%$21.97 +2.5%$0.01
2014$21.53+2.1%$21.52 +2.1%$0.01
2013$21.08+2.1%$21.07 +2.1%$0.01
2012$20.77+1.5%$20.76 +1.5%$0.01
2011$20.32+2.2%$20.31 +2.2%$0.01
2010$20.08+1.2%$20.07 +1.2%$0.01
2009$19.74+1.7%$19.73 +1.7%$0.01
2008$19.16+3.0%$19.15 +3.0%$0.01
2007$18.60+3.0%$18.59 +3.0%$0.01
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.54 $21.85  $0.69
2015$21.98+2.5%$21.24 +2.9%$0.74
2014$21.53+2.1%$20.78 +2.2%$0.74
2013$21.08+2.1%$20.37 +2.1%$0.71
2012$20.77+1.5%$20.02 +1.7%$0.75
2011$20.32+2.2%$19.70 +1.6%$0.62
2010$20.08+1.2%$19.37 +1.7%$0.71
2009$19.74+1.7%$19.11 +1.4%$0.63
2008$19.16+3.0%$18.62 +2.6%$0.54
2007$18.60+3.0%$18.02 +3.3%$0.58
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 $22.54 310
Southwest $22.40 170
Northwest $21.48 150
Eastern $18.68 50
South Central $17.86 110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.54 310
Southwest $22.40 170
Northwest $21.48 150
South Central $17.86 110
Eastern $18.68 50
Wages in other areas
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