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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment620
Mean wage$40.12
Entry wage$31.75
10th percentile wage$28.99
50th percentile wage$37.34
90th percentile wage$55.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing46074.8%
Professional and Business Services8012.3%
Public Administration407.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration40$50.51
Professional and Business Services80$37.36
Manufacturing460$36.37
Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$37.34 $41.34 -$4.00
2018$37.15+.5%$41.12+.5%-$3.97
2017$36.17+2.7%$40.05+2.7%-$3.87
2016$35.34+2.4%$39.13+2.4%-$3.78
2015$34.78+1.6%$38.51+1.6%-$3.72
2014$34.12+2.0%$37.77+2.0%-$3.65
2013$33.48+1.9%$37.06+1.9%-$3.58
2012$32.84+1.9%$36.36+1.9%-$3.51
2011$32.20+2.0%$35.65+2.0%-$3.44
2010$31.70+1.6%$35.10+1.6%-$3.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$37.34 $23.16 $14.18
2018$37.15+.5%$22.96+.9%$14.19
2017$36.17+2.7%$22.26+3.1%$13.92
2016$35.34+2.4%$21.66+2.8%$13.68
2015$34.78+1.6%$21.17+2.3%$13.62
2014$34.12+2.0%$20.72+2.1%$13.39
2013$33.48+1.9%$20.28+2.2%$13.20
2012$32.84+1.9%$19.87+2.1%$12.97
2011$32.20+2.0%$19.53+1.7%$12.67
2010$31.70+1.6%$19.22+1.6%$12.48
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 $45.271,900
Southwest $45.12460
Northwest $42.31430
South Central $41.80610
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $45.271,900
Eastern $37.34620
South Central $41.80610
Southwest $45.12460
Wages in other areas
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