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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment130
Mean wage$33.46
Entry wage$24.94
10th percentile wage$23.00
50th percentile wage$31.79
90th percentile wage$47.66
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality108.6%
Public Administration108.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration10$34.78
Leisure and Hospitality10$33.95
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$31.79 $29.83 $1.96
2018$31.69+.3%$29.74+.3%$1.95
2017$31.08+2.0%$29.16+2.0%$1.92
2016$30.15+3.1%$28.29+3.1%$1.86
2015$29.55+2.0%$27.73+2.0%$1.82
2014$28.98+2.0%$27.19+2.0%$1.79
2013$28.38+2.1%$26.63+2.1%$1.75
2012$27.79+2.1%$26.08+2.1%$1.71
2011$27.38+1.5%$25.70+1.5%$1.69
2010$26.79+2.2%$25.14+2.2%$1.65
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$31.79 $24.99 $6.80
2018$31.69+.3%$24.77+.9%$6.93
2017$31.08+2.0%$24.02+3.1%$7.06
2016$30.15+3.1%$23.37+2.8%$6.78
2015$29.55+2.0%$22.84+2.3%$6.71
2014$28.98+2.0%$22.36+2.1%$6.62
2013$28.38+2.1%$21.88+2.2%$6.50
2012$27.79+2.1%$21.44+2.1%$6.35
2011$27.38+1.5%$21.07+1.7%$6.31
2010$26.79+2.2%$20.74+1.6%$6.05
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 $31.79130
South Central $28.32 
North Central $18.62160
Northwest $18.60110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.62160
Southwest $31.79130
Northwest $18.60110
Eastern $18.00 
Wages in other areas
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