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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment60
Mean wage$18.79
Entry wage$14.14
10th percentile wage$13.25
50th percentile wage$18.30
90th percentile wage$24.51
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities5088.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities5017.56
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$18.30 $23.59  -$5.29
2016$17.85+2.5%$23.02 +2.5%-$5.16
2015$17.51+2.0%$22.57 +2.0%-$5.06
2014$17.15+2.1%$22.11 +2.1%-$4.95
2013$16.79+2.1%$21.64 +2.1%-$4.85
2012$16.54+1.5%$21.33 +1.5%-$4.78
2011$16.19+2.2%$20.86 +2.2%-$4.67
2010$16.00+1.2%$20.62 +1.2%-$4.62
2009$15.72+1.7%$20.27 +1.7%-$4.54
2008$15.26+3.0%$19.68 +3.0%-$4.41
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.30 $21.67  -$3.37
2016$17.85+2.5%$20.98 +3.3%-$3.12
2015$17.51+2.0%$20.54 +2.1%-$3.02
2014$17.15+2.1%$20.10 +2.2%-$2.95
2013$16.79+2.1%$19.69 +2.1%-$2.90
2012$16.54+1.5%$19.36 +1.7%-$2.81
2011$16.19+2.2%$19.05 +1.6%-$2.86
2010$16.00+1.2%$18.73 +1.7%-$2.73
2009$15.72+1.7%$18.48 +1.4%-$2.75
2008$15.26+3.0%$18.00 +2.6%-$2.74
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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