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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment710
Mean wage$28.04
Entry wage$18.79
10th percentile wage$17.04
50th percentile wage$28.22
90th percentile wage$38.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities43060.6%
Public Administration9012.1%
Professional and Business Services8011.2%
Construction405.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration9029.85
Trade, Transportation and Utilities43029.80
Construction4026.09
Professional and Business Services8024.74
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$28.22 $23.68 $4.54
2016$27.53+2.5%$23.10+2.5%$4.43
2015$27.00+2.0%$22.66+2.0%$4.34
2014$26.45+2.1%$22.19+2.1%$4.25
2013$25.89+2.1%$21.73+2.1%$4.17
2012$25.51+1.5%$21.41+1.5%$4.10
2011$24.96+2.2%$20.94+2.2%$4.02
2010$24.67+1.2%$20.70+1.2%$3.97
2009$24.25+1.7%$20.35+1.7%$3.90
2008$23.54+3.0%$19.75+3.0%$3.79
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.22 $22.43 $5.79
2016$27.53+2.5%$21.71+3.3%$5.82
2015$27.00+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$5.74
2014$26.45+2.1%$20.80+2.2%$5.64
2013$25.89+2.1%$20.38+2.1%$5.51
2012$25.51+1.5%$20.03+1.7%$5.48
2011$24.96+2.2%$19.72+1.6%$5.24
2010$24.67+1.2%$19.39+1.7%$5.28
2009$24.25+1.7%$19.13+1.4%$5.12
2008$23.54+3.0%$18.64+2.6%$4.90
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $29.03260
North Central $28.22710
Northwest $25.57320
South Central $24.61630
Eastern $24.06240
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.22710
South Central $24.61630
Northwest $25.57320
Southwest $29.03260
Eastern $24.06240
Wages in other areas
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