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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment630
Mean wage$25.25
Entry wage$19.06
10th percentile wage$17.47
50th percentile wage$24.61
90th percentile wage$35.16
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities36056.4%
Public Administration7010.8%
Construction508.1%
Professional and Business Services203.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration7028.68
Construction5026.69
Trade, Transportation and Utilities36024.70
Professional and Business Services2023.70
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$24.61 $24.90 -$0.28
2016$24.01+2.5%$24.29+2.5%-$0.28
2015$23.55+2.0%$23.82+2.0%-$0.27
2014$23.06+2.1%$23.33+2.1%-$0.27
2013$22.58+2.1%$22.84+2.1%-$0.26
2012$22.25+1.5%$22.51+1.5%-$0.26
2011$21.77+2.2%$22.02+2.2%-$0.25
2010$21.51+1.2%$21.77+1.2%-$0.25
2009$21.15+1.7%$21.40+1.7%-$0.24
2008$20.53+3.0%$20.77+3.0%-$0.24
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.61 $21.40 $3.21
2016$24.01+2.5%$20.72+3.3%$3.29
2015$23.55+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$3.26
2014$23.06+2.1%$19.85+2.2%$3.21
2013$22.58+2.1%$19.45+2.1%$3.13
2012$22.25+1.5%$19.11+1.7%$3.13
2011$21.77+2.2%$18.81+1.6%$2.95
2010$21.51+1.2%$18.50+1.7%$3.02
2009$21.15+1.7%$18.25+1.4%$2.90
2008$20.53+3.0%$17.78+2.6%$2.75
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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