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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment180
Mean wage$25.41
Entry wage$17.89
10th percentile wage$14.56
50th percentile wage$24.70
90th percentile wage$36.33
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction8042.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction8023.54
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$24.70 $24.78  -$0.08
2016$24.10+2.5%$24.18 +2.5%-$0.07
2015$23.63+2.0%$23.71 +2.0%-$0.07
2014$23.15+2.1%$23.22 +2.1%-$0.07
2013$22.66+2.1%$22.73 +2.1%-$0.07
2012$22.33+1.5%$22.40 +1.5%-$0.07
2011$21.85+2.2%$21.92 +2.2%-$0.07
2010$21.59+1.2%$21.66 +1.2%-$0.06
2009$21.22+1.7%$21.29 +1.7%-$0.06
2008$20.60+3.0%$20.67 +3.0%-$0.06
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.70 $23.83  $0.87
2016$24.10+2.5%$23.07 +3.3%$1.03
2015$23.63+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%$1.05
2014$23.15+2.1%$22.10 +2.2%$1.04
2013$22.66+2.1%$21.66 +2.1%$1.00
2012$22.33+1.5%$21.29 +1.7%$1.05
2011$21.85+2.2%$20.95 +1.6%$0.89
2010$21.59+1.2%$20.60 +1.7%$0.99
2009$21.22+1.7%$20.32 +1.4%$0.90
2008$20.60+3.0%$19.80 +2.6%$0.80
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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