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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment730
Mean wage$34.60
Entry wage$21.73
10th percentile wage$20.36
50th percentile wage$33.08
90th percentile wage$55.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction55075.3%
Public Administration8011.6%
Professional and Business Services303.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction55035.17
Professional and Business Services3034.85
Public Administration8027.23
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073)
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. Exclude "Crane and Tower Operators" (53-7021) and equipment operators who work in extraction or other non-construction industries.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$33.08 $27.81 $5.27
2016$31.84+3.9%$26.77+3.9%$5.07
2015$31.32+1.7%$26.33+1.7%$4.99
2014$30.65+2.2%$25.77+2.2%$4.88
2013$30.18+1.5%$25.37+1.5%$4.81
2012$29.92+.9%$25.16+.9%$4.77
2011$29.48+1.5%$24.79+1.5%$4.70
2010$29.15+1.2%$24.50+1.2%$4.64
2009$28.84+1.1%$24.24+1.1%$4.59
2008$27.88+3.4%$23.44+3.4%$4.44
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$33.08 $21.40 $11.68
2016$31.84+3.9%$20.72+3.3%$11.12
2015$31.32+1.7%$20.28+2.1%$11.04
2014$30.65+2.2%$19.85+2.2%$10.80
2013$30.18+1.5%$19.45+2.1%$10.73
2012$29.92+.9%$19.11+1.7%$10.81
2011$29.48+1.5%$18.81+1.6%$10.67
2010$29.15+1.2%$18.50+1.7%$10.65
2009$28.84+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$10.59
2008$27.88+3.4%$17.78+2.6%$10.10
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
South Central $33.08730
Southwest $31.72500
North Central $31.47920
Northwest $29.79570
Eastern $26.73330
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $31.47920
South Central $33.08730
Northwest $29.79570
Southwest $31.72500
Eastern $26.73330
Wages in other areas
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