| Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat-treat metal or plastic objects. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $18.09 | | $19.16 |
| -$1.06 |
| 2015 | $17.52 | +3.3% | $18.55 |
+3.3% | -$1.03 |
| 2014 | $17.12 | +2.3% | $18.13 |
+2.3% | -$1.01 |
| 2013 | $16.80 | +1.9% | $17.79 |
+1.9% | -$0.99 |
| 2012 | $16.52 | +1.7% | $17.49 |
+1.7% | -$0.97 |
| 2011 | $16.25 | +1.6% | $17.21 |
+1.6% | -$0.96 |
| 2010 | $16.08 | +1.1% | $17.03 |
+1.1% | -$0.95 |
| 2009 | $15.80 | +1.8% | $16.73 |
+1.8% | -$0.93 |
| 2008 | $15.38 | +2.7% | $16.29 |
+2.7% | -$0.90 |
| 2007 | $15.03 | +2.3% | $15.92 |
+2.3% | -$0.88 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $18.09 | | $22.30 |
| -$4.21 |
| 2015 | $17.52 | +3.3% | $21.68 |
+2.9% | -$4.15 |
| 2014 | $17.12 | +2.3% | $21.21 |
+2.2% | -$4.09 |
| 2013 | $16.80 | +1.9% | $20.78 |
+2.1% | -$3.98 |
| 2012 | $16.52 | +1.7% | $20.43 |
+1.7% | -$3.91 |
| 2011 | $16.25 | +1.6% | $20.11 |
+1.6% | -$3.85 |
| 2010 | $16.08 | +1.1% | $19.77 |
+1.7% | -$3.69 |
| 2009 | $15.80 | +1.8% | $19.50 |
+1.4% | -$3.70 |
| 2008 | $15.38 | +2.7% | $19.00 |
+2.6% | -$3.61 |
| 2007 | $15.03 | +2.3% | $18.40 |
+3.3% | -$3.36 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
