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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment70
Mean wage$23.81
Entry wage$15.25
10th percentile wage$13.13
50th percentile wage$25.32
90th percentile wage$32.62
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction4054.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction4027.08
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$25.32 $22.91  $2.41
2016$24.70+2.5%$22.35 +2.5%$2.35
2015$24.23+2.0%$21.92 +2.0%$2.31
2014$23.73+2.1%$21.47 +2.1%$2.26
2013$23.23+2.1%$21.02 +2.1%$2.21
2012$22.89+1.5%$20.71 +1.5%$2.18
2011$22.39+2.2%$20.26 +2.2%$2.13
2010$22.14+1.2%$20.03 +1.2%$2.11
2009$21.76+1.7%$19.69 +1.7%$2.07
2008$21.12+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%$2.01
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$25.32 $19.89  $5.43
2016$24.70+2.5%$19.25 +3.3%$5.45
2015$24.23+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$5.37
2014$23.73+2.1%$18.45 +2.2%$5.28
2013$23.23+2.1%$18.08 +2.1%$5.15
2012$22.89+1.5%$17.77 +1.7%$5.13
2011$22.39+2.2%$17.49 +1.6%$4.91
2010$22.14+1.2%$17.19 +1.7%$4.94
2009$21.76+1.7%$16.96 +1.4%$4.80
2008$21.12+3.0%$16.53 +2.6%$4.59
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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