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North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment190
Mean wage$27.61
Entry wage$20.95
10th percentile wage$19.88
50th percentile wage$26.46
90th percentile wage$38.71
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction4020.4%
Public Administration2011.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration20$29.16
Construction40$24.15
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$26.46 $24.86 $1.60
2017$26.40+.2%$24.80+.2%$1.60
2016$25.61+3.1%$24.06+3.1%$1.55
2015$25.10+2.0%$23.59+2.0%$1.52
2014$24.62+2.0%$23.13+2.0%$1.49
2013$24.11+2.1%$22.66+2.1%$1.46
2012$23.61+2.1%$22.18+2.1%$1.43
2011$23.26+1.5%$21.86+1.5%$1.41
2010$22.76+2.2%$21.38+2.2%$1.38
2009$22.50+1.2%$21.13+1.2%$1.36
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.46 $22.90 $3.56
2017$26.40+.2%$22.66+1.1%$3.74
2016$25.61+3.1%$22.05+2.8%$3.56
2015$25.10+2.0%$21.55+2.3%$3.56
2014$24.62+2.0%$21.10+2.1%$3.52
2013$24.11+2.1%$20.64+2.2%$3.47
2012$23.61+2.1%$20.23+2.1%$3.38
2011$23.26+1.5%$19.88+1.7%$3.38
2010$22.76+2.2%$19.57+1.6%$3.19
2009$22.50+1.2%$19.24+1.7%$3.26
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
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