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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment120
Mean wage$20.69
Entry wage$12.53
10th percentile wage$11.37
50th percentile wage$16.71
90th percentile wage$36.11
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities7057.3%
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality33.68
Trade, Transportation and Utilities7014.26
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.71 $24.90 -$8.18
2016$16.30+2.5%$24.29+2.5%-$7.99
2015$15.99+2.0%$23.82+2.0%-$7.83
2014$15.66+2.1%$23.33+2.1%-$7.67
2013$15.33+2.1%$22.84+2.1%-$7.51
2012$15.11+1.5%$22.51+1.5%-$7.40
2011$14.78+2.2%$22.02+2.2%-$7.24
2010$14.61+1.2%$21.77+1.2%-$7.15
2009$14.36+1.7%$21.40+1.7%-$7.03
2008$13.94+3.0%$20.77+3.0%-$6.83
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.71 $21.40 -$4.68
2016$16.30+2.5%$20.72+3.3%-$4.41
2015$15.99+2.0%$20.28+2.1%-$4.29
2014$15.66+2.1%$19.85+2.2%-$4.18
2013$15.33+2.1%$19.45+2.1%-$4.11
2012$15.11+1.5%$19.11+1.7%-$4.00
2011$14.78+2.2%$18.81+1.6%-$4.03
2010$14.61+1.2%$18.50+1.7%-$3.88
2009$14.36+1.7%$18.25+1.4%-$3.88
2008$13.94+3.0%$17.78+2.6%-$3.84
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 $24.74190
North Central $24.23360
Northwest $21.98160
Eastern $18.3060
South Central $16.71120
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $24.23360
Southwest $24.74190
Northwest $21.98160
South Central $16.71120
Eastern $18.3060
Wages in other areas
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