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Estimated employment140
Mean wage$20.46
Entry wage$15.39
10th percentile wage$14.05
50th percentile wage$19.61
90th percentile wage$28.76
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities19.24
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3041)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. Excludes ""Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists"" (49-30
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.61 $24.05  -$4.44
2016$19.13+2.5%$23.46 +2.5%-$4.33
2015$18.76+2%$23.01 +2%-$4.24
2014$18.38+2.1%$22.54 +2.1%-$4.16
2013$17.99+2.1%$22.06 +2.1%-$4.07
2012$17.73+1.5%$21.74 +1.5%-$4.01
2011$17.34+2.2%$21.27 +2.2%-$3.92
2010$17.14+1.2%$21.02 +1.2%-$3.88
2009$16.85+1.7%$20.67 +1.7%-$3.81
2008$16.36+3%$20.06 +3%-$3.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.61 $22.06  -$2.45
2016$19.13+2.5%$21.36 +3.3%-$2.22
2015$18.76+2%$20.91 +2.1%-$2.14
2014$18.38+2.1%$20.46 +2.2%-$2.08
2013$17.99+2.1%$20.05 +2.1%-$2.05
2012$17.73+1.5%$19.70 +1.7%-$1.97
2011$17.34+2.2%$19.39 +1.6%-$2.05
2010$17.14+1.2%$19.07 +1.7%-$1.92
2009$16.85+1.7%$18.81 +1.4%-$1.95
2008$16.36+3%$18.33 +2.6%-$1.97

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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