Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		70
Mean wage		$19.59
Entry wage		$14.10
10th percentile wage		$13.26
50th percentile wage		$17.70
90th percentile wage		$26.09

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	60	82.2%
Professional and Business Services	10	17.8%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	60	$18.54
Professional and Business Services	10	$

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199)

All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$17.70		$19.89		-$2.19
2019	$16.99	+4.2%	$19.09	+4.2%	-$2.10
2018	$16.50	+2.9%	$18.54	+2.9%	-$2.04
2017	$16.00	+3.1%	$17.98	+3.1%	-$1.98
2016	$15.57	+2.8%	$17.50	+2.8%	-$1.92
2015	$15.20	+2.4%	$17.08	+2.4%	-$1.88
2014	$14.85	+2.3%	$16.69	+2.3%	-$1.83
2013	$14.57	+1.9%	$16.38	+1.9%	-$1.80
2012	$14.33	+1.7%	$16.10	+1.7%	-$1.77
2011	$14.10	+1.6%	$15.85	+1.6%	-$1.74
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$17.70		$22.75		-$5.05
2019	$16.99	+4.2%	$21.83	+4.2%	-$4.84
2018	$16.50	+2.9%	$21.16	+3.1%	-$4.66
2017	$16.00	+3.1%	$20.59	+2.8%	-$4.59
2016	$15.57	+2.8%	$20.13	+2.3%	-$4.55
2015	$15.20	+2.4%	$19.70	+2.1%	-$4.50
2014	$14.85	+2.3%	$19.28	+2.2%	-$4.42
2013	$14.57	+1.9%	$18.89	+2.1%	-$4.32
2012	$14.33	+1.7%	$18.57	+1.7%	-$4.23
2011	$14.10	+1.6%	$18.28	+1.6%	-$4.17

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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