| Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $24.70 | | $18.47 |
| $6.23 |
| 2015 | $23.92 | +3.3% | $17.88 |
+3.3% | $6.03 |
| 2014 | $23.37 | +2.3% | $17.48 |
+2.3% | $5.90 |
| 2013 | $22.93 | +1.9% | $17.15 |
+1.9% | $5.78 |
| 2012 | $22.55 | +1.7% | $16.86 |
+1.7% | $5.69 |
| 2011 | $22.19 | +1.6% | $16.59 |
+1.6% | $5.60 |
| 2010 | $21.95 | +1.1% | $16.41 |
+1.1% | $5.54 |
| 2009 | $21.57 | +1.8% | $16.13 |
+1.8% | $5.44 |
| 2008 | $21.01 | +2.7% | $15.71 |
+2.7% | $5.30 |
| 2007 | $20.52 | +2.3% | $15.35 |
+2.3% | $5.18 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $24.70 | | $19.47 |
| $5.23 |
| 2015 | $23.92 | +3.3% | $18.93 |
+2.9% | $4.99 |
| 2014 | $23.37 | +2.3% | $18.52 |
+2.2% | $4.85 |
| 2013 | $22.93 | +1.9% | $18.15 |
+2.1% | $4.79 |
| 2012 | $22.55 | +1.7% | $17.84 |
+1.7% | $4.72 |
| 2011 | $22.19 | +1.6% | $17.56 |
+1.6% | $4.63 |
| 2010 | $21.95 | +1.1% | $17.26 |
+1.7% | $4.69 |
| 2009 | $21.57 | +1.8% | $17.03 |
+1.4% | $4.54 |
| 2008 | $21.01 | +2.7% | $16.59 |
+2.6% | $4.41 |
| 2007 | $20.52 | +2.3% | $16.06 |
+3.3% | $4.46 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
