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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment80
Mean wage$26.89
Entry wage$19.43
10th percentile wage$19.80
50th percentile wage$27.72
90th percentile wage$35.83
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction4051.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction40$26.83
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.72 $22.47  $5.25
2015$27.03+2.5%$21.91 +2.5%$5.12
2014$26.48+2.1%$21.46 +2.1%$5.01
2013$25.92+2.1%$21.01 +2.1%$4.91
2012$25.54+1.5%$20.71 +1.5%$4.84
2011$24.99+2.2%$20.26 +2.2%$4.73
2010$24.70+1.2%$20.02 +1.2%$4.68
2009$24.28+1.7%$19.68 +1.7%$4.60
2008$23.57+3.0%$19.10 +3.0%$4.46
2007$22.88+3.0%$18.54 +3.0%$4.33
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.72 $19.32  $8.40
2015$27.03+2.5%$18.78 +2.9%$8.25
2014$26.48+2.1%$18.38 +2.2%$8.10
2013$25.92+2.1%$18.01 +2.1%$7.91
2012$25.54+1.5%$17.70 +1.7%$7.84
2011$24.99+2.2%$17.42 +1.6%$7.57
2010$24.70+1.2%$17.13 +1.7%$7.57
2009$24.28+1.7%$16.90 +1.4%$7.38
2008$23.57+3.0%$16.46 +2.6%$7.10
2007$22.88+3.0%$15.94 +3.3%$6.94
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 $28.44  
Northwest $27.72 80
South Central $26.83 250
Southwest $25.68 150
Eastern $23.09 50
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $26.83 250
Southwest $25.68 150
Northwest $27.72 80
Eastern $23.09 50
North Central $28.44  
Wages in other areas
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