| Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $14.49 | | $17.54 |
| -$3.05 |
| 2015 | $14.03 | +3.3% | $16.98 |
+3.3% | -$2.95 |
| 2014 | $13.71 | +2.3% | $16.60 |
+2.3% | -$2.88 |
| 2013 | $13.45 | +1.9% | $16.29 |
+1.9% | -$2.83 |
| 2012 | $13.23 | +1.7% | $16.01 |
+1.7% | -$2.78 |
| 2011 | $13.02 | +1.6% | $15.76 |
+1.6% | -$2.74 |
| 2010 | $12.88 | +1.1% | $15.59 |
+1.1% | -$2.71 |
| 2009 | $12.65 | +1.8% | $15.32 |
+1.8% | -$2.66 |
| 2008 | $12.32 | +2.7% | $14.92 |
+2.7% | -$2.59 |
| 2007 | $12.04 | +2.3% | $14.57 |
+2.3% | -$2.53 |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $14.49 | | $19.32 |
| -$4.83 |
| 2015 | $14.03 | +3.3% | $18.78 |
+2.9% | -$4.74 |
| 2014 | $13.71 | +2.3% | $18.38 |
+2.2% | -$4.66 |
| 2013 | $13.45 | +1.9% | $18.01 |
+2.1% | -$4.55 |
| 2012 | $13.23 | +1.7% | $17.70 |
+1.7% | -$4.46 |
| 2011 | $13.02 | +1.6% | $17.42 |
+1.6% | -$4.40 |
| 2010 | $12.88 | +1.1% | $17.13 |
+1.7% | -$4.25 |
| 2009 | $12.65 | +1.8% | $16.90 |
+1.4% | -$4.24 |
| 2008 | $12.32 | +2.7% | $16.46 |
+2.6% | -$4.14 |
| 2007 | $12.04 | +2.3% | $15.94 |
+3.3% | -$3.89 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |