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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage$16.72
Entry wage$13.53
10th percentile wage$12.76
50th percentile wage$15.92
90th percentile wage$22.46
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing70100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing70$15.92
Machine Feeders and Offbearers (53-7063)
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.92 $16.09  -$0.17
2015$15.39+3.5%$15.55 +3.5%-$0.16
2014$15.04+2.3%$15.20 +2.3%-$0.16
2013$14.80+1.6%$14.96 +1.6%-$0.15
2012$14.46+2.4%$14.61 +2.4%-$0.15
2011$14.28+1.2%$14.43 +1.2%-$0.15
2010$14.01+1.9%$14.16 +1.9%-$0.14
2009$13.78+1.7%$13.93 +1.7%-$0.14
2008$13.41+2.8%$13.56 +2.8%-$0.14
2007$13.06+2.7%$13.20 +2.7%-$0.13
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.92 $20.53  -$4.61
2015$15.39+3.5%$19.96 +2.9%-$4.57
2014$15.04+2.3%$19.53 +2.2%-$4.48
2013$14.80+1.6%$19.14 +2.1%-$4.33
2012$14.46+2.4%$18.81 +1.7%-$4.35
2011$14.28+1.2%$18.51 +1.6%-$4.23
2010$14.01+1.9%$18.20 +1.7%-$4.18
2009$13.78+1.7%$17.95 +1.4%-$4.17
2008$13.41+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%-$4.08
2007$13.06+2.7%$16.94 +3.3%-$3.87
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $15.92 70
North Central $13.77 190
Southwest $13.31  
Northwest $9.85 150
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $13.77 190
Northwest $9.85 150
Eastern $15.92 70
Southwest $13.31  
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