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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment190
Mean wage$26.64
Entry wage$17.28
10th percentile wage$16.10
50th percentile wage$24.74
90th percentile wage$43.40
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities17090.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities17024.01
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$24.74 $24.78  -$0.04
2016$24.14+2.5%$24.18 +2.5%-$0.03
2015$23.67+2.0%$23.71 +2.0%-$0.03
2014$23.18+2.1%$23.22 +2.1%-$0.03
2013$22.70+2.1%$22.73 +2.1%-$0.03
2012$22.37+1.5%$22.40 +1.5%-$0.03
2011$21.88+2.2%$21.92 +2.2%-$0.03
2010$21.63+1.2%$21.66 +1.2%-$0.03
2009$21.26+1.7%$21.29 +1.7%-$0.03
2008$20.64+3.0%$20.67 +3.0%-$0.03
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.74 $23.83  $0.91
2016$24.14+2.5%$23.07 +3.3%$1.07
2015$23.67+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%$1.08
2014$23.18+2.1%$22.10 +2.2%$1.08
2013$22.70+2.1%$21.66 +2.1%$1.04
2012$22.37+1.5%$21.29 +1.7%$1.08
2011$21.88+2.2%$20.95 +1.6%$0.93
2010$21.63+1.2%$20.60 +1.7%$1.03
2009$21.26+1.7%$20.32 +1.4%$0.94
2008$20.64+3.0%$19.80 +2.6%$0.84
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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