| 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 | $17.89 | | $19.21 |
| -$1.32 |
| 2015 | $17.32 | +3.3% | $18.60 |
+3.3% | -$1.27 |
| 2014 | $16.93 | +2.3% | $18.18 |
+2.3% | -$1.24 |
| 2013 | $16.61 | +1.9% | $17.84 |
+1.9% | -$1.22 |
| 2012 | $16.33 | +1.7% | $17.54 |
+1.7% | -$1.20 |
| 2011 | $16.07 | +1.6% | $17.26 |
+1.6% | -$1.18 |
| 2010 | $15.90 | +1.1% | $17.07 |
+1.1% | -$1.17 |
| 2009 | $15.62 | +1.8% | $16.77 |
+1.8% | -$1.15 |
| 2008 | $15.21 | +2.7% | $16.34 |
+2.7% | -$1.12 |
| 2007 | $14.86 | +2.3% | $15.96 |
+2.3% | -$1.09 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $17.89 | | $21.85 |
| -$3.96 |
| 2015 | $17.32 | +3.3% | $21.24 |
+2.9% | -$3.91 |
| 2014 | $16.93 | +2.3% | $20.78 |
+2.2% | -$3.85 |
| 2013 | $16.61 | +1.9% | $20.37 |
+2.1% | -$3.75 |
| 2012 | $16.33 | +1.7% | $20.02 |
+1.7% | -$3.68 |
| 2011 | $16.07 | +1.6% | $19.70 |
+1.6% | -$3.62 |
| 2010 | $15.90 | +1.1% | $19.37 |
+1.7% | -$3.47 |
| 2009 | $15.62 | +1.8% | $19.11 |
+1.4% | -$3.48 |
| 2008 | $15.21 | +2.7% | $18.62 |
+2.6% | -$3.40 |
| 2007 | $14.86 | +2.3% | $18.02 |
+3.3% | -$3.16 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
