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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment800
Mean wage$35.38
Entry wage$24.25
10th percentile wage$18.84
50th percentile wage$34.92
90th percentile wage$50.61
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities26033%
Professional and Business Services10013%
Other Services10012.2%
Education and Health Services809.6%
Financial Activities608%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration50$37.85
Construction60$36.88
Other Services100$35.22
Professional and Business Services100$35.04
Financial Activities60$34.93
1st-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. Excludes team or work leaders.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$34.92 $24.50  $10.42
2015$34.05+2.5%$23.89 +2.5%$10.16
2014$33.35+2.1%$23.40 +2.1%$9.95
2013$32.65+2.1%$22.91 +2.1%$9.74
2012$32.18+1.5%$22.58 +1.5%$9.60
2011$31.48+2.2%$22.09 +2.2%$9.39
2010$31.11+1.2%$21.83 +1.2%$9.28
2009$30.58+1.7%$21.46 +1.7%$9.13
2008$29.69+3.0%$20.83 +3.0%$8.86
2007$28.82+3.0%$20.22 +3.0%$8.60
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$34.92 $23.35  $11.57
2015$34.05+2.5%$22.70 +2.9%$11.36
2014$33.35+2.1%$22.21 +2.2%$11.14
2013$32.65+2.1%$21.76 +2.1%$10.89
2012$32.18+1.5%$21.39 +1.7%$10.79
2011$31.48+2.2%$21.05 +1.6%$10.42
2010$31.11+1.2%$20.70 +1.7%$10.42
2009$30.58+1.7%$20.42 +1.4%$10.16
2008$29.69+3.0%$19.90 +2.6%$9.79
2007$28.82+3.0%$19.26 +3.3%$9.56
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 $34.92 800
South Central $34.13 1,030
Northwest $33.84 710
North Central $32.08 1,330
Eastern $30.84 470
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $32.08 1,330
South Central $34.13 1,030
Southwest $34.92 800
Northwest $33.84 710
Eastern $30.84 470
Wages in other areas
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