| South Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 150 |
| Mean wage | $24.89 |
| Entry wage | $16.27 |
| 10th percentile wage | $13.97 |
| 50th percentile wage | $26.32 |
| 90th percentile wage | $34.32 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Manufacturing | 100 | 63.1% |
| Professional and Business Services | 60 | 35.9% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Professional and Business Services | 60 | $26.65 |
| Manufacturing | 100 | $26.19 |
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| Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) |
| Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $26.32 | | $37.63 |
| -$11.31 | | 2015 | $25.65 | +2.6% | $36.67 |
+2.6% | -$11.02 | | 2014 | $25.17 | +1.9% | $35.99 |
+1.9% | -$10.81 | | 2013 | $24.69 | +1.9% | $35.30 |
+1.9% | -$10.60 | | 2012 | $24.21 | +2.0% | $34.61 |
+2.0% | -$10.40 | | 2011 | $23.83 | +1.6% | $34.08 |
+1.6% | -$10.24 | | 2010 | $23.42 | +1.8% | $33.48 |
+1.8% | -$10.06 | | 2009 | $23.17 | +1.1% | $33.12 |
+1.1% | -$9.95 | | 2008 | $22.48 | +3.1% | $32.13 |
+3.1% | -$9.65 | | 2007 | $21.72 | +3.5% | $31.06 |
+3.5% | -$9.33 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $26.32 | | $20.85 |
| $5.47 | | 2015 | $25.65 | +2.6% | $20.27 |
+2.9% | $5.38 | | 2014 | $25.17 | +1.9% | $19.83 |
+2.2% | $5.34 | | 2013 | $24.69 | +1.9% | $19.43 |
+2.1% | $5.26 | | 2012 | $24.21 | +2.0% | $19.10 |
+1.7% | $5.11 | | 2011 | $23.83 | +1.6% | $18.80 |
+1.6% | $5.03 | | 2010 | $23.42 | +1.8% | $18.48 |
+1.7% | $4.93 | | 2009 | $23.17 | +1.1% | $18.23 |
+1.4% | $4.93 | | 2008 | $22.48 | +3.1% | $17.77 |
+2.6% | $4.71 | | 2007 | $21.72 | +3.5% | $17.20 |
+3.3% | $4.52 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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