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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment240
Mean wage$28.05
Entry wage$21.91
10th percentile wage$20.66
50th percentile wage$27.90
90th percentile wage$37.35
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction4015.7%
Public Administration208.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration2028.67
Construction4026.64
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.90 $23.68 $4.22
2016$27.22+2.5%$23.10+2.5%$4.12
2015$26.69+2.0%$22.66+2.0%$4.04
2014$26.15+2.1%$22.19+2.1%$3.95
2013$25.60+2.1%$21.73+2.1%$3.87
2012$25.22+1.5%$21.41+1.5%$3.82
2011$24.68+2.2%$20.94+2.2%$3.73
2010$24.39+1.2%$20.70+1.2%$3.69
2009$23.97+1.7%$20.35+1.7%$3.63
2008$23.27+3.0%$19.75+3.0%$3.52
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.90 $22.43 $5.47
2016$27.22+2.5%$21.71+3.3%$5.51
2015$26.69+2.0%$21.26+2.1%$5.43
2014$26.15+2.1%$20.80+2.2%$5.34
2013$25.60+2.1%$20.38+2.1%$5.21
2012$25.22+1.5%$20.03+1.7%$5.19
2011$24.68+2.2%$19.72+1.6%$4.96
2010$24.39+1.2%$19.39+1.7%$5.00
2009$23.97+1.7%$19.13+1.4%$4.85
2008$23.27+3.0%$18.64+2.6%$4.64
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
North Central $27.90240
South Central $27.47200
Northwest $25.3270
Southwest $24.70180
Eastern $23.2550
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.90240
South Central $27.47200
Southwest $24.70180
Northwest $25.3270
Eastern $23.2550
Wages in other areas
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