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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage$23.31
Entry wage$19.46
10th percentile wage$17.70
50th percentile wage$22.86
90th percentile wage$30.14
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities3041.2%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction$22.51
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities30$22.33
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$22.86 $24.73 -$1.87
2017$22.81+.2%$24.67+.2%-$1.86
2016$22.13+3.1%$23.94+3.1%-$1.80
2015$21.69+2.0%$23.46+2.0%-$1.77
2014$21.27+2.0%$23.01+2.0%-$1.73
2013$20.83+2.1%$22.54+2.1%-$1.70
2012$20.40+2.1%$22.06+2.1%-$1.66
2011$20.10+1.5%$21.74+1.5%-$1.64
2010$19.66+2.2%$21.27+2.2%-$1.60
2009$19.43+1.2%$21.02+1.2%-$1.58
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.86 $22.17 $0.69
2017$22.81+.2%$21.93+1.1%$0.87
2016$22.13+3.1%$21.35+2.8%$0.78
2015$21.69+2.0%$20.86+2.3%$0.83
2014$21.27+2.0%$20.42+2.1%$0.85
2013$20.83+2.1%$19.99+2.2%$0.85
2012$20.40+2.1%$19.58+2.1%$0.81
2011$20.10+1.5%$19.25+1.7%$0.85
2010$19.66+2.2%$18.95+1.6%$0.72
2009$19.43+1.2%$18.63+1.7%$0.81
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$28.44180
North Central$26.46190
Southwest$24.05130
Eastern$22.8670
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$26.46190
South Central$28.44180
Southwest$24.05130
Northwest$22.7070
Wages in other areas
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