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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment690
Mean wage$30.81
Entry wage$22.44
10th percentile wage$20.61
50th percentile wage$29.91
90th percentile wage$44.26
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction37053.9%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities21031.0%
Public Administration203.2%
Financial Activities202.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction370$33.35
Financial Activities20$28.96
Public Administration20$28.81
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities210$24.82
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.91 $25.54 $4.37
2017$29.84+.2%$25.48+.2%$4.36
2016$28.95+3.1%$24.72+3.1%$4.23
2015$28.38+2.0%$24.23+2.0%$4.15
2014$27.83+2.0%$23.76+2.0%$4.07
2013$27.26+2.1%$23.27+2.1%$3.98
2012$26.69+2.1%$22.79+2.1%$3.90
2011$26.30+1.5%$22.45+1.5%$3.84
2010$25.73+2.2%$21.97+2.2%$3.76
2009$25.43+1.2%$21.71+1.2%$3.72
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.91 $21.63 $8.28
2017$29.84+.2%$21.40+1.1%$8.44
2016$28.95+3.1%$20.83+2.8%$8.12
2015$28.38+2.0%$20.35+2.3%$8.03
2014$27.83+2.0%$19.93+2.1%$7.90
2013$27.26+2.1%$19.50+2.2%$7.76
2012$26.69+2.1%$19.11+2.1%$7.58
2011$26.30+1.5%$18.78+1.7%$7.52
2010$25.73+2.2%$18.48+1.6%$7.24
2009$25.43+1.2%$18.17+1.7%$7.26
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
Southwest$30.71770
South Central$29.91690
North Central$28.891,430
Northwest$28.85670
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$28.891,430
Southwest$30.71770
South Central$29.91690
Northwest$28.85670
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