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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment590
Mean wage$40.38
Entry wage$32.59
10th percentile wage$29.71
50th percentile wage$38.28
90th percentile wage$56.12
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing46077.1%
Professional and Business Services609.9%
Public Administration406.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration40$50.73
Professional and Business Services60$41.53
Manufacturing460$37.11
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 equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$38.28 $41.48  -$3.20
2019$37.06+3.3%$40.16 +3.3%-$3.09
2018$36.09+2.7%$39.11 +2.7%-$3.01
2017$35.26+2.4%$38.21 +2.4%-$2.94
2016$34.70+1.6%$37.61 +1.6%-$2.90
2015$34.04+2.0%$36.88 +2.0%-$2.84
2014$33.40+1.9%$36.19 +1.9%-$2.79
2013$32.76+1.9%$35.50 +1.9%-$2.73
2012$32.13+2.0%$34.81 +2.0%-$2.68
2011$31.63+1.6%$34.27 +1.6%-$2.64
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$38.28 $23.16  $15.12
2019$37.06+3.3%$22.22 +4.2%$14.84
2018$36.09+2.7%$21.54 +3.1%$14.55
2017$35.26+2.4%$20.97 +2.8%$14.29
2016$34.70+1.6%$20.49 +2.3%$14.22
2015$34.04+2.0%$20.06 +2.1%$13.98
2014$33.40+1.9%$19.63 +2.2%$13.77
2013$32.76+1.9%$19.23 +2.1%$13.53
2012$32.13+2.0%$18.90 +1.7%$13.22
2011$31.63+1.6%$18.61 +1.6%$13.02
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $48.52470
North Central $45.962,220
South Central $43.46830
Northwest $42.52390
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $45.962,220
South Central $43.46830
Eastern $38.28590
Southwest $48.52470
Wages in other areas
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