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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage12.80
Entry wage9.27
10th percentile wage9.03
50th percentile wage9.74
90th percentile wage22.46
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing10%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing1017.97
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199)
All metalworkers and plastic workers not listed separately.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.80 $21.60  -$8.80
2014$12.71+.7%$21.46 +.7%-$8.74
2013$12.43+2.3%$20.97 +2.3%-$8.54
2012$12.19+1.9%$20.57 +1.9%-$8.38
2011$11.99+1.7%$20.23 +1.7%-$8.24
2010$11.80+1.6%$19.91 +1.6%-$8.11
2009$11.67+1.1%$19.69 +1.1%-$8.02
2008$11.47+1.8%$19.35 +1.8%-$7.88
2007$11.17+2.7%$18.84 +2.7%-$7.67
2006$10.91+2.3%$18.41 +2.3%-$7.50
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.80 $24.58  -$11.78
2014$12.71+.7%$24.38 +.8%-$11.66
2013$12.43+2.3%$23.86 +2.2%-$11.43
2012$12.19+1.9%$23.38 +2.1%-$11.18
2011$11.99+1.7%$22.98 +1.7%-$10.98
2010$11.80+1.6%$22.62 +1.6%-$10.81
2009$11.67+1.1%$22.23 +1.7%-$10.56
2008$11.47+1.8%$21.93 +1.4%-$10.46
2007$11.17+2.7%$21.37 +2.6%-$10.20
2006$10.91+2.3%$20.69 +3.3%-$9.78

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
North Central 22.88 90
Southwest 22.48 20
Northwest 19.66 30
South Central 18.29 60
Eastern 12.80  
Highest Employment
North Central 22.88 90
South Central 18.29 60
Northwest 19.66 30
Southwest 22.48 20
Eastern 12.80  
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