| Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $19.95 | | $16.26 |
| $3.69 |
| 2015 | $19.32 | +3.3% | $15.74 |
+3.3% | $3.57 |
| 2014 | $18.88 | +2.3% | $15.39 |
+2.3% | $3.49 |
| 2013 | $18.52 | +1.9% | $15.10 |
+1.9% | $3.43 |
| 2012 | $18.21 | +1.7% | $14.85 |
+1.7% | $3.37 |
| 2011 | $17.92 | +1.6% | $14.61 |
+1.6% | $3.32 |
| 2010 | $17.73 | +1.1% | $14.45 |
+1.1% | $3.28 |
| 2009 | $17.42 | +1.8% | $14.20 |
+1.8% | $3.22 |
| 2008 | $16.97 | +2.7% | $13.83 |
+2.7% | $3.14 |
| 2007 | $16.58 | +2.3% | $13.51 |
+2.3% | $3.07 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $19.95 | | $18.42 |
| $1.53 |
| 2015 | $19.32 | +3.3% | $17.90 |
+2.9% | $1.41 |
| 2014 | $18.88 | +2.3% | $17.52 |
+2.2% | $1.36 |
| 2013 | $18.52 | +1.9% | $17.17 |
+2.1% | $1.35 |
| 2012 | $18.21 | +1.7% | $16.87 |
+1.7% | $1.34 |
| 2011 | $17.92 | +1.6% | $16.61 |
+1.6% | $1.31 |
| 2010 | $17.73 | +1.1% | $16.33 |
+1.7% | $1.40 |
| 2009 | $17.42 | +1.8% | $16.11 |
+1.4% | $1.31 |
| 2008 | $16.97 | +2.7% | $15.70 |
+2.6% | $1.27 |
| 2007 | $16.58 | +2.3% | $15.20 |
+3.3% | $1.38 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
