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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$16.54
Entry wage$10.75
10th percentile wage$9.53
50th percentile wage$16.06
90th percentile wage$25.72
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing$16.06
Forging Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4022)
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.06 $19.21  -$3.15
2015$15.55+3.3%$18.60 +3.3%-$3.05
2014$15.20+2.3%$18.18 +2.3%-$2.98
2013$14.91+1.9%$17.84 +1.9%-$2.92
2012$14.66+1.7%$17.54 +1.7%-$2.87
2011$14.43+1.6%$17.26 +1.6%-$2.82
2010$14.27+1.1%$17.07 +1.1%-$2.79
2009$14.02+1.8%$16.77 +1.8%-$2.75
2008$13.66+2.7%$16.34 +2.7%-$2.67
2007$13.34+2.3%$15.96 +2.3%-$2.61
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.06 $21.85  -$5.79
2015$15.55+3.3%$21.24 +2.9%-$5.68
2014$15.20+2.3%$20.78 +2.2%-$5.58
2013$14.91+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%-$5.45
2012$14.66+1.7%$20.02 +1.7%-$5.35
2011$14.43+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%-$5.27
2010$14.27+1.1%$19.37 +1.7%-$5.09
2009$14.02+1.8%$19.11 +1.4%-$5.08
2008$13.66+2.7%$18.62 +2.6%-$4.96
2007$13.34+2.3%$18.02 +3.3%-$4.68
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
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Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.06  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.06  
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