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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment160
Mean wage$21.30
Entry wage$14.19
10th percentile wage$13.28
50th percentile wage$21.98
90th percentile wage$29.71
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities21.82
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$21.98 $22.91  -$0.93
2016$21.44+2.5%$22.35 +2.5%-$0.90
2015$21.03+2.0%$21.92 +2.0%-$0.88
2014$20.60+2.1%$21.47 +2.1%-$0.87
2013$20.17+2.1%$21.02 +2.1%-$0.85
2012$19.87+1.5%$20.71 +1.5%-$0.84
2011$19.44+2.2%$20.26 +2.2%-$0.82
2010$19.22+1.2%$20.03 +1.2%-$0.81
2009$18.89+1.7%$19.69 +1.7%-$0.79
2008$18.33+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%-$0.77
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.98 $19.89  $2.09
2016$21.44+2.5%$19.25 +3.3%$2.19
2015$21.03+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$2.18
2014$20.60+2.1%$18.45 +2.2%$2.15
2013$20.17+2.1%$18.08 +2.1%$2.09
2012$19.87+1.5%$17.77 +1.7%$2.11
2011$19.44+2.2%$17.49 +1.6%$1.95
2010$19.22+1.2%$17.19 +1.7%$2.02
2009$18.89+1.7%$16.96 +1.4%$1.93
2008$18.33+3.0%$16.53 +2.6%$1.81
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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