| Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $15.17 | | $17.31 |
| -$2.14 |
| 2015 | $14.69 | +3.3% | $16.76 |
+3.3% | -$2.07 |
| 2014 | $14.36 | +2.3% | $16.38 |
+2.3% | -$2.02 |
| 2013 | $14.08 | +1.9% | $16.07 |
+1.9% | -$1.98 |
| 2012 | $13.85 | +1.7% | $15.80 |
+1.7% | -$1.95 |
| 2011 | $13.63 | +1.6% | $15.55 |
+1.6% | -$1.92 |
| 2010 | $13.48 | +1.1% | $15.38 |
+1.1% | -$1.90 |
| 2009 | $13.25 | +1.8% | $15.11 |
+1.8% | -$1.86 |
| 2008 | $12.90 | +2.7% | $14.72 |
+2.7% | -$1.81 |
| 2007 | $12.60 | +2.3% | $14.38 |
+2.3% | -$1.77 |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $15.17 | | $20.98 |
| -$5.81 |
| 2015 | $14.69 | +3.3% | $20.39 |
+2.9% | -$5.70 |
| 2014 | $14.36 | +2.3% | $19.96 |
+2.2% | -$5.60 |
| 2013 | $14.08 | +1.9% | $19.55 |
+2.1% | -$5.46 |
| 2012 | $13.85 | +1.7% | $19.22 |
+1.7% | -$5.36 |
| 2011 | $13.63 | +1.6% | $18.92 |
+1.6% | -$5.28 |
| 2010 | $13.48 | +1.1% | $18.60 |
+1.7% | -$5.11 |
| 2009 | $13.25 | +1.8% | $18.35 |
+1.4% | -$5.10 |
| 2008 | $12.90 | +2.7% | $17.88 |
+2.6% | -$4.97 |
| 2007 | $12.60 | +2.3% | $17.31 |
+3.3% | -$4.70 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |