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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment100
Mean wage$33.91
Entry wage$24.43
10th percentile wage$21.86
50th percentile wage$32.25
90th percentile wage$48.13
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing7067.1%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction$44.39
Manufacturing70$31.27
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$32.25 $40.95 -$8.70
2018$32.08+.5%$40.74+.5%-$8.65
2017$31.24+2.7%$39.67+2.7%-$8.42
2016$30.52+2.4%$38.76+2.4%-$8.23
2015$30.04+1.6%$38.15+1.6%-$8.10
2014$29.47+2.0%$37.42+2.0%-$7.94
2013$28.91+1.9%$36.71+1.9%-$7.80
2012$28.36+1.9%$36.01+1.9%-$7.65
2011$27.81+2.0%$35.31+2.0%-$7.50
2010$27.38+1.6%$34.76+1.6%-$7.38
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$32.25 $21.96 $10.29
2018$32.08+.5%$21.77+.9%$10.32
2017$31.24+2.7%$21.10+3.1%$10.14
2016$30.52+2.4%$20.54+2.8%$9.98
2015$30.04+1.6%$20.07+2.3%$9.97
2014$29.47+2.0%$19.65+2.1%$9.82
2013$28.91+1.9%$19.23+2.2%$9.69
2012$28.36+1.9%$18.84+2.1%$9.52
2011$27.81+2.0%$18.52+1.7%$9.29
2010$27.38+1.6%$18.23+1.6%$9.15
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
North Central $33.71270
South Central $32.25100
Southwest $30.1050
Northwest $29.2350
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $33.71270
South Central $32.25100
Northwest $29.2350
Southwest $30.1050
Wages in other areas
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