| 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 | $18.01 | | $17.31 |
| $0.70 |
| 2015 | $17.44 | +3.3% | $16.76 |
+3.3% | $0.68 |
| 2014 | $17.04 | +2.3% | $16.38 |
+2.3% | $0.66 |
| 2013 | $16.72 | +1.9% | $16.07 |
+1.9% | $0.65 |
| 2012 | $16.44 | +1.7% | $15.80 |
+1.7% | $0.64 |
| 2011 | $16.18 | +1.6% | $15.55 |
+1.6% | $0.63 |
| 2010 | $16.00 | +1.1% | $15.38 |
+1.1% | $0.62 |
| 2009 | $15.73 | +1.8% | $15.11 |
+1.8% | $0.61 |
| 2008 | $15.32 | +2.7% | $14.72 |
+2.7% | $0.60 |
| 2007 | $14.96 | +2.3% | $14.38 |
+2.3% | $0.58 |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $18.01 | | $20.98 |
| -$2.97 |
| 2015 | $17.44 | +3.3% | $20.39 |
+2.9% | -$2.95 |
| 2014 | $17.04 | +2.3% | $19.96 |
+2.2% | -$2.91 |
| 2013 | $16.72 | +1.9% | $19.55 |
+2.1% | -$2.83 |
| 2012 | $16.44 | +1.7% | $19.22 |
+1.7% | -$2.77 |
| 2011 | $16.18 | +1.6% | $18.92 |
+1.6% | -$2.73 |
| 2010 | $16.00 | +1.1% | $18.60 |
+1.7% | -$2.59 |
| 2009 | $15.73 | +1.8% | $18.35 |
+1.4% | -$2.62 |
| 2008 | $15.32 | +2.7% | $17.88 |
+2.6% | -$2.56 |
| 2007 | $14.96 | +2.3% | $17.31 |
+3.3% | -$2.34 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |