| 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 | $15.13 |   | $17.86 | 
  | -$2.73 | 
| 2015 | $14.65 | +3.3% | $17.29 | 
+3.3% | -$2.64 | 
| 2014 | $14.32 | +2.3% | $16.90 | 
+2.3% | -$2.58 | 
| 2013 | $14.05 | +1.9% | $16.58 | 
+1.9% | -$2.53 | 
| 2012 | $13.81 | +1.7% | $16.31 | 
+1.7% | -$2.49 | 
| 2011 | $13.59 | +1.6% | $16.04 | 
+1.6% | -$2.45 | 
| 2010 | $13.44 | +1.1% | $15.87 | 
+1.1% | -$2.42 | 
| 2009 | $13.21 | +1.8% | $15.59 | 
+1.8% | -$2.38 | 
| 2008 | $12.87 | +2.7% | $15.19 | 
+2.7% | -$2.32 | 
| 2007 | $12.57 | +2.3% | $14.84 | 
+2.3% | -$2.26 | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference | 
| Current | $15.13 |   | $20.85 | 
  | -$5.72 | 
| 2015 | $14.65 | +3.3% | $20.27 | 
+2.9% | -$5.61 | 
| 2014 | $14.32 | +2.3% | $19.83 | 
+2.2% | -$5.51 | 
| 2013 | $14.05 | +1.9% | $19.43 | 
+2.1% | -$5.38 | 
| 2012 | $13.81 | +1.7% | $19.10 | 
+1.7% | -$5.28 | 
| 2011 | $13.59 | +1.6% | $18.80 | 
+1.6% | -$5.20 | 
| 2010 | $13.44 | +1.1% | $18.48 | 
+1.7% | -$5.03 | 
| 2009 | $13.21 | +1.8% | $18.23 | 
+1.4% | -$5.02 | 
| 2008 | $12.87 | +2.7% | $17.77 | 
+2.6% | -$4.90 | 
| 2007 | $12.57 | +2.3% | $17.20 | 
+3.3% | -$4.62 | 
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |