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Southwest Workforce Development Area
All-industry
Estimated employment100
Mean wage$29.42
Entry wage$21.41
10th percentile wage$20.77
50th percentile wage$28.64
90th percentile wage$41.17
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration1011.2%
Leisure and Hospitality1010.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration10$35.92
Leisure and Hospitality10$32.78
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.64 $30.60  -$1.96
2019$27.64+3.6%$29.53 +3.6%-$1.89
2018$27.10+2.0%$28.96 +2.0%-$1.85
2017$26.29+3.1%$28.09 +3.1%-$1.79
2016$25.77+2.0%$27.54 +2.0%-$1.76
2015$25.28+2.0%$27.01 +2.0%-$1.72
2014$24.76+2.1%$26.45 +2.1%-$1.69
2013$24.24+2.1%$25.90 +2.1%-$1.65
2012$23.88+1.5%$25.52 +1.5%-$1.63
2011$23.36+2.2%$24.96 +2.2%-$1.59
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.64 $26.48  $2.16
2019$27.64+3.6%$25.40 +4.2%$2.24
2018$27.10+2.0%$24.63 +3.1%$2.47
2017$26.29+3.1%$23.97 +2.8%$2.32
2016$25.77+2.0%$23.42 +2.3%$2.35
2015$25.28+2.0%$22.93 +2.1%$2.34
2014$24.76+2.1%$22.44 +2.2%$2.31
2013$24.24+2.1%$21.99 +2.1%$2.25
2012$23.88+1.5%$21.61 +1.7%$2.27
2011$23.36+2.2%$21.27 +1.6%$2.09
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
South Central $31.9380
Southwest $28.64100
North Central $20.86310
Eastern $19.28100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $20.86310
Northwest $18.86150
Southwest $28.64100
Eastern $19.28100
Wages in other areas
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