Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic (51-4011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,290
Mean wage		$22.78
Entry wage		$15.98
10th percentile wage		$14.82
50th percentile wage		$22.60
90th percentile wage		$31.10

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	940	41.1%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	740	32.3%
Machinery Manufacturing	220	9.6%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	130	5.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	740	27.88
Miscellaneous Manufacturing	30	24.14
Machinery Manufacturing	220	22.21
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	130	20.62

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic (51-4011)

Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.60		$19.03		$3.57
2016	$21.80	+3.7%	$18.35	+3.7%	$3.44
2015	$21.28	+2.4%	$17.92	+2.4%	$3.36
2014	$20.80	+2.3%	$17.51	+2.3%	$3.28
2013	$20.40	+1.9%	$17.18	+1.9%	$3.22
2012	$20.06	+1.7%	$16.89	+1.7%	$3.17
2011	$19.74	+1.6%	$16.62	+1.6%	$3.12
2010	$19.53	+1.1%	$16.44	+1.1%	$3.08
2009	$19.19	+1.8%	$16.16	+1.8%	$3.03
2008	$18.69	+2.7%	$15.74	+2.7%	$2.95
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.60		$22.06		$0.54
2016	$21.80	+3.7%	$21.36	+3.3%	$0.44
2015	$21.28	+2.4%	$20.91	+2.1%	$0.37
2014	$20.80	+2.3%	$20.46	+2.2%	$0.33
2013	$20.40	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$0.35
2012	$20.06	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	$0.36
2011	$19.74	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$0.35
2010	$19.53	+1.1%	$19.07	+1.7%	$0.46
2009	$19.19	+1.8%	$18.81	+1.4%	$0.38
2008	$18.69	+2.7%	$18.33	+2.6%	$0.36

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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