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Estimated employment860
Mean wage$29.26
Entry wage$21.46
10th percentile wage$20.57
50th percentile wage$28.42
90th percentile wage$39.49
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities42048.6%
Construction24027.5%
Financial Activities9010.4%
Public Administration809.4%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration80$33.55
Financial Activities90$31.63
Manufacturing20$28.74
Natural resouces and mining10$28.32
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 mining. Excludes Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) and Rail Car Repairers (49-3043).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.42 $27.19  $1.23
2019$27.43+3.6%$26.24 +3.6%$1.19
2018$26.89+2.0%$25.73 +2.0%$1.16
2017$26.09+3.1%$24.96 +3.1%$1.13
2016$25.58+2.0%$24.47 +2.0%$1.11
2015$25.08+2.0%$24.00 +2.0%$1.09
2014$24.57+2.1%$23.50 +2.1%$1.06
2013$24.05+2.1%$23.01 +2.1%$1.04
2012$23.70+1.5%$22.67 +1.5%$1.03
2011$23.19+2.2%$22.18 +2.2%$1.00
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.42 $23.93  $4.49
2019$27.43+3.6%$22.96 +4.2%$4.47
2018$26.89+2.0%$22.26 +3.1%$4.64
2017$26.09+3.1%$21.66 +2.8%$4.43
2016$25.58+2.0%$21.17 +2.3%$4.41
2015$25.08+2.0%$20.73 +2.1%$4.36
2014$24.57+2.1%$20.28 +2.2%$4.28
2013$24.05+2.1%$19.87 +2.1%$4.18
2012$23.70+1.5%$19.53 +1.7%$4.17
2011$23.19+2.2%$19.23 +1.6%$3.96

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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.
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