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Estimated employment2,170
Mean wage$26.51
Entry wage$19.03
10th percentile wage$17.32
50th percentile wage$26.26
90th percentile wage$37.36
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation40018.6%
Public Administration28012.8%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods27012.3%
Waste Management and Remediation Services1908.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Telecommunications3037.95
Utilities2036.80
Management of Companies and Enterprises2032.27
Public Administration28029.72
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$26.26 $24.05  $2.21
2016$25.62+2.5%$23.46 +2.5%$2.16
2015$25.12+2%$23.01 +2%$2.11
2014$24.61+2.1%$22.54 +2.1%$2.07
2013$24.09+2.1%$22.06 +2.1%$2.03
2012$23.74+1.5%$21.74 +1.5%$2.00
2011$23.23+2.2%$21.27 +2.2%$1.95
2010$22.96+1.2%$21.02 +1.2%$1.93
2009$22.56+1.7%$20.67 +1.7%$1.90
2008$21.90+3%$20.06 +3%$1.84
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$26.26 $22.06  $4.20
2016$25.62+2.5%$21.36 +3.3%$4.26
2015$25.12+2%$20.91 +2.1%$4.22
2014$24.61+2.1%$20.46 +2.2%$4.15
2013$24.09+2.1%$20.05 +2.1%$4.04
2012$23.74+1.5%$19.70 +1.7%$4.04
2011$23.23+2.2%$19.39 +1.6%$3.83
2010$22.96+1.2%$19.07 +1.7%$3.89
2009$22.56+1.7%$18.81 +1.4%$3.75
2008$21.90+3%$18.33 +2.6%$3.58

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.
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