| Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce specified types of steel. Exclude "Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal and Plastic" (51-4191). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $16.46 | | $19.21 |
| -$2.75 |
| 2015 | $15.94 | +3.3% | $18.60 |
+3.3% | -$2.66 |
| 2014 | $15.58 | +2.3% | $18.18 |
+2.3% | -$2.60 |
| 2013 | $15.28 | +1.9% | $17.84 |
+1.9% | -$2.55 |
| 2012 | $15.03 | +1.7% | $17.54 |
+1.7% | -$2.51 |
| 2011 | $14.79 | +1.6% | $17.26 |
+1.6% | -$2.47 |
| 2010 | $14.63 | +1.1% | $17.07 |
+1.1% | -$2.44 |
| 2009 | $14.37 | +1.8% | $16.77 |
+1.8% | -$2.40 |
| 2008 | $14.00 | +2.7% | $16.34 |
+2.7% | -$2.33 |
| 2007 | $13.68 | +2.3% | $15.96 |
+2.3% | -$2.28 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $16.46 | | $21.85 |
| -$5.39 |
| 2015 | $15.94 | +3.3% | $21.24 |
+2.9% | -$5.30 |
| 2014 | $15.58 | +2.3% | $20.78 |
+2.2% | -$5.20 |
| 2013 | $15.28 | +1.9% | $20.37 |
+2.1% | -$5.08 |
| 2012 | $15.03 | +1.7% | $20.02 |
+1.7% | -$4.98 |
| 2011 | $14.79 | +1.6% | $19.70 |
+1.6% | -$4.91 |
| 2010 | $14.63 | +1.1% | $19.37 |
+1.7% | -$4.74 |
| 2009 | $14.37 | +1.8% | $19.11 |
+1.4% | -$4.73 |
| 2008 | $14.00 | +2.7% | $18.62 |
+2.6% | -$4.62 |
| 2007 | $13.68 | +2.3% | $18.02 |
+3.3% | -$4.34 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
