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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment200
Mean wage$27.35
Entry wage$20.86
10th percentile wage$19.95
50th percentile wage$27.47
90th percentile wage$36.38
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10049.2%
Construction4021.1%
Financial Activities4020.6%
Public Administration208.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction4029.81
Financial Activities4028.68
Public Administration2027.36
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10026.81
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$27.47 $24.90 $2.57
2016$26.80+2.5%$24.29+2.5%$2.51
2015$26.28+2.0%$23.82+2.0%$2.46
2014$25.74+2.1%$23.33+2.1%$2.41
2013$25.20+2.1%$22.84+2.1%$2.36
2012$24.84+1.5%$22.51+1.5%$2.32
2011$24.30+2.2%$22.02+2.2%$2.27
2010$24.01+1.2%$21.77+1.2%$2.25
2009$23.60+1.7%$21.40+1.7%$2.21
2008$22.91+3.0%$20.77+3.0%$2.14
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.47 $21.40 $6.07
2016$26.80+2.5%$20.72+3.3%$6.08
2015$26.28+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$6.00
2014$25.74+2.1%$19.85+2.2%$5.89
2013$25.20+2.1%$19.45+2.1%$5.75
2012$24.84+1.5%$19.11+1.7%$5.72
2011$24.30+2.2%$18.81+1.6%$5.48
2010$24.01+1.2%$18.50+1.7%$5.52
2009$23.60+1.7%$18.25+1.4%$5.36
2008$22.91+3.0%$17.78+2.6%$5.13
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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