| Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $19.39 | | $19.16 |
| $0.23 |
| 2015 | $18.78 | +3.3% | $18.55 |
+3.3% | $0.22 |
| 2014 | $18.35 | +2.3% | $18.13 |
+2.3% | $0.22 |
| 2013 | $18.00 | +1.9% | $17.79 |
+1.9% | $0.21 |
| 2012 | $17.70 | +1.7% | $17.49 |
+1.7% | $0.21 |
| 2011 | $17.42 | +1.6% | $17.21 |
+1.6% | $0.21 |
| 2010 | $17.23 | +1.1% | $17.03 |
+1.1% | $0.20 |
| 2009 | $16.93 | +1.8% | $16.73 |
+1.8% | $0.20 |
| 2008 | $16.49 | +2.7% | $16.29 |
+2.7% | $0.20 |
| 2007 | $16.11 | +2.3% | $15.92 |
+2.3% | $0.19 |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $19.39 | | $22.30 |
| -$2.91 |
| 2015 | $18.78 | +3.3% | $21.68 |
+2.9% | -$2.90 |
| 2014 | $18.35 | +2.3% | $21.21 |
+2.2% | -$2.86 |
| 2013 | $18.00 | +1.9% | $20.78 |
+2.1% | -$2.78 |
| 2012 | $17.70 | +1.7% | $20.43 |
+1.7% | -$2.72 |
| 2011 | $17.42 | +1.6% | $20.11 |
+1.6% | -$2.68 |
| 2010 | $17.23 | +1.1% | $19.77 |
+1.7% | -$2.53 |
| 2009 | $16.93 | +1.8% | $19.50 |
+1.4% | -$2.57 |
| 2008 | $16.49 | +2.7% | $19.00 |
+2.6% | -$2.51 |
| 2007 | $16.11 | +2.3% | $18.40 |
+3.3% | -$2.28 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |