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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage32.73
Entry wage24.47
10th percentile wage22.27
50th percentile wage33.47
90th percentile wage43.67
 Top Employing Industries
 Industry Employment  Percent 
Manufacturing1,190%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities360%
Public Adminsitration110%
 Best Paying Industries
 Industry Employment  Median Wage 
Manufacturing1,19033.81
Public Adminsitration11032.59
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities36030.82
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Include helicopter and aircraft engine specialists. Exclude "Avionics Technician" (49-2091).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational Group  Difference 
Current$32.73 $24.54  $8.19
2013$32.49+.8%$24.36 +.8%$8.13
2012$31.81+2.1%$23.84 +2.1%$7.96
2011$31.34+1.5%$23.50 +1.5%$7.85
2010$30.66+2.2%$22.99 +2.2%$7.67
2009$30.31+1.2%$22.72 +1.2%$7.59
2008$29.79+1.7%$22.33 +1.7%$7.46
2007$28.92+3.0%$21.68 +3.0%$7.24
2006$28.07+3.0%$21.05 +3.0%$7.03
2005$27.25+3.0%$20.43 +3.0%$6.82
YearThis OccupationCompared to All Occupations  Difference 
Current$32.73 $26.43  $6.31
2013$32.49+.8%$26.36 +.3%$6.13
2012$31.81+2.1%$25.83 +2.1%$5.98
2011$31.34+1.5%$25.38 +1.7%$5.96
2010$30.66+2.2%$24.99 +1.6%$5.68
2009$30.31+1.2%$24.57 +1.7%$5.74
2008$29.79+1.7%$24.23 +1.4%$5.56
2007$28.92+3.0%$23.61 +2.6%$5.30
2006$28.07+3.0%$22.86 +3.3%$5.21
2005$27.25+3.0%$22.15 +3.2%$5.10

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 percent of workers earn between this wage range, 10 percent earn less while 10 percent earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2014
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