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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment320
Mean wage$25.56
Entry wage$19.28
10th percentile wage$17.55
50th percentile wage$25.57
90th percentile wage$34.44
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities18056.7%
Construction309.9%
Professional and Business Services309.1%
Public Administration308.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration3028.23
Construction3027.59
Trade, Transportation and Utilities18024.24
Professional and Business Services3023.15
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$25.57 $22.91  $2.66
2016$24.95+2.5%$22.35 +2.5%$2.60
2015$24.46+2.0%$21.92 +2.0%$2.54
2014$23.96+2.1%$21.47 +2.1%$2.49
2013$23.46+2.1%$21.02 +2.1%$2.44
2012$23.12+1.5%$20.71 +1.5%$2.40
2011$22.61+2.2%$20.26 +2.2%$2.35
2010$22.35+1.2%$20.03 +1.2%$2.33
2009$21.97+1.7%$19.69 +1.7%$2.29
2008$21.33+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%$2.22
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.57 $19.89  $5.68
2016$24.95+2.5%$19.25 +3.3%$5.69
2015$24.46+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$5.61
2014$23.96+2.1%$18.45 +2.2%$5.51
2013$23.46+2.1%$18.08 +2.1%$5.38
2012$23.12+1.5%$17.77 +1.7%$5.35
2011$22.61+2.2%$17.49 +1.6%$5.13
2010$22.35+1.2%$17.19 +1.7%$5.16
2009$21.97+1.7%$16.96 +1.4%$5.01
2008$21.33+3.0%$16.53 +2.6%$4.80
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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