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Southwest Workforce Development Area
All-industry
Estimated employment110
Mean wage$33.81
Entry wage$24.74
10th percentile wage$22.41
50th percentile wage$33.66
90th percentile wage$45.42
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction4037.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction40$35.48
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$33.66 $30.60  $3.06
2019$32.49+3.6%$29.53 +3.6%$2.95
2018$31.85+2.0%$28.96 +2.0%$2.90
2017$30.90+3.1%$28.09 +3.1%$2.81
2016$30.29+2.0%$27.54 +2.0%$2.75
2015$29.71+2.0%$27.01 +2.0%$2.70
2014$29.10+2.1%$26.45 +2.1%$2.65
2013$28.49+2.1%$25.90 +2.1%$2.59
2012$28.07+1.5%$25.52 +1.5%$2.55
2011$27.46+2.2%$24.96 +2.2%$2.50
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.66 $26.48  $7.18
2019$32.49+3.6%$25.40 +4.2%$7.08
2018$31.85+2.0%$24.63 +3.1%$7.22
2017$30.90+3.1%$23.97 +2.8%$6.93
2016$30.29+2.0%$23.42 +2.3%$6.87
2015$29.71+2.0%$22.93 +2.1%$6.77
2014$29.10+2.1%$22.44 +2.2%$6.65
2013$28.49+2.1%$21.99 +2.1%$6.49
2012$28.07+1.5%$21.61 +1.7%$6.46
2011$27.46+2.2%$21.27 +1.6%$6.19
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 $33.66110
North Central $28.50190
South Central $28.22430
Eastern $25.2650
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $28.22430
North Central $28.50190
Southwest $33.66110
Northwest $24.6780
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