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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment100
Mean wage$18.07
Entry wage$13.48
10th percentile wage$12.47
50th percentile wage$18.33
90th percentile wage$23.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities$18.23
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$18.33 $24.73 -$6.40
2017$18.29+.2%$24.67+.2%-$6.38
2016$17.74+3.1%$23.94+3.1%-$6.19
2015$17.39+2.0%$23.46+2.0%-$6.07
2014$17.05+2.0%$23.01+2.0%-$5.95
2013$16.70+2.1%$22.54+2.1%-$5.83
2012$16.35+2.1%$22.06+2.1%-$5.71
2011$16.12+1.5%$21.74+1.5%-$5.62
2010$15.77+2.2%$21.27+2.2%-$5.50
2009$15.58+1.2%$21.02+1.2%-$5.44
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.33 $22.17 -$3.84
2017$18.29+.2%$21.93+1.1%-$3.64
2016$17.74+3.1%$21.35+2.8%-$3.60
2015$17.39+2.0%$20.86+2.3%-$3.46
2014$17.05+2.0%$20.42+2.1%-$3.36
2013$16.70+2.1%$19.99+2.2%-$3.28
2012$16.35+2.1%$19.58+2.1%-$3.22
2011$16.12+1.5%$19.25+1.7%-$3.13
2010$15.77+2.2%$18.95+1.6%-$3.17
2009$15.58+1.2%$18.63+1.7%-$3.04
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
Southwest$29.65160
South Central$24.0790
Northwest$22.2490
Eastern$18.33100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$17.28190
Southwest$29.65160
Eastern$18.33100
Northwest$22.2490
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