| Set up, operate, or tend plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Include electrolytic processes. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $15.36 | | $16.60 |
| -$1.24 |
| 2015 | $14.87 | +3.3% | $16.07 |
+3.3% | -$1.20 |
| 2014 | $14.54 | +2.3% | $15.71 |
+2.3% | -$1.17 |
| 2013 | $14.26 | +1.9% | $15.41 |
+1.9% | -$1.15 |
| 2012 | $14.02 | +1.7% | $15.16 |
+1.7% | -$1.13 |
| 2011 | $13.80 | +1.6% | $14.91 |
+1.6% | -$1.11 |
| 2010 | $13.65 | +1.1% | $14.75 |
+1.1% | -$1.10 |
| 2009 | $13.41 | +1.8% | $14.49 |
+1.8% | -$1.08 |
| 2008 | $13.06 | +2.7% | $14.12 |
+2.7% | -$1.05 |
| 2007 | $12.76 | +2.3% | $13.79 |
+2.3% | -$1.03 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $15.36 | | $18.24 |
| -$2.88 |
| 2015 | $14.87 | +3.3% | $17.73 |
+2.9% | -$2.85 |
| 2014 | $14.54 | +2.3% | $17.35 |
+2.2% | -$2.81 |
| 2013 | $14.26 | +1.9% | $17.00 |
+2.1% | -$2.73 |
| 2012 | $14.02 | +1.7% | $16.71 |
+1.7% | -$2.68 |
| 2011 | $13.80 | +1.6% | $16.45 |
+1.6% | -$2.64 |
| 2010 | $13.65 | +1.1% | $16.17 |
+1.7% | -$2.52 |
| 2009 | $13.41 | +1.8% | $15.95 |
+1.4% | -$2.53 |
| 2008 | $13.06 | +2.7% | $15.54 |
+2.6% | -$2.48 |
| 2007 | $12.76 | +2.3% | $15.05 |
+3.3% | -$2.28 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
