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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$24.10
Entry wage$18.32
10th percentile wage$17.07
50th percentile wage$23.02
90th percentile wage$34.76
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction3053.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction30$23.20
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. 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$23.02 $25.05 -$2.03
2018$22.95+.3%$24.97+.3%-$2.02
2017$22.50+2.0%$24.49+2.0%-$1.98
2016$21.83+3.1%$23.76+3.1%-$1.92
2015$21.40+2.0%$23.29+2.0%-$1.88
2014$20.99+2.0%$22.84+2.0%-$1.85
2013$20.55+2.1%$22.37+2.1%-$1.81
2012$20.12+2.1%$21.90+2.1%-$1.77
2011$19.83+1.5%$21.58+1.5%-$1.74
2010$19.40+2.2%$21.11+2.2%-$1.71
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$23.02 $23.16 -$0.14
2018$22.95+.3%$22.96+.9%$0.00
2017$22.50+2.0%$22.26+3.1%$0.25
2016$21.83+3.1%$21.66+2.8%$0.17
2015$21.40+2.0%$21.17+2.3%$0.23
2014$20.99+2.0%$20.72+2.1%$0.26
2013$20.55+2.1%$20.28+2.2%$0.27
2012$20.12+2.1%$19.87+2.1%$0.25
2011$19.83+1.5%$19.53+1.7%$0.30
2010$19.40+2.2%$19.22+1.6%$0.18
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $29.17110
North Central $26.86200
South Central $26.57410
Eastern $23.0260
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $26.57410
North Central $26.86200
Southwest $29.17110
Northwest $22.9380
Wages in other areas
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