| Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock. | 
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| Mean Wage History | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference | 
| Current | $21.14 |   | $17.86 | 
  | $3.28 | 
| 2015 | $20.47 | +3.3% | $17.29 | 
+3.3% | $3.18 | 
| 2014 | $20.01 | +2.3% | $16.90 | 
+2.3% | $3.10 | 
| 2013 | $19.63 | +1.9% | $16.58 | 
+1.9% | $3.05 | 
| 2012 | $19.30 | +1.7% | $16.31 | 
+1.7% | $2.99 | 
| 2011 | $18.99 | +1.6% | $16.04 | 
+1.6% | $2.95 | 
| 2010 | $18.79 | +1.1% | $15.87 | 
+1.1% | $2.91 | 
| 2009 | $18.46 | +1.8% | $15.59 | 
+1.8% | $2.86 | 
| 2008 | $17.98 | +2.7% | $15.19 | 
+2.7% | $2.79 | 
| 2007 | $17.57 | +2.3% | $14.84 | 
+2.3% | $2.73 | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference | 
| Current | $21.14 |   | $20.85 | 
  | $0.29 | 
| 2015 | $20.47 | +3.3% | $20.27 | 
+2.9% | $0.20 | 
| 2014 | $20.01 | +2.3% | $19.83 | 
+2.2% | $0.17 | 
| 2013 | $19.63 | +1.9% | $19.43 | 
+2.1% | $0.19 | 
| 2012 | $19.30 | +1.7% | $19.10 | 
+1.7% | $0.20 | 
| 2011 | $18.99 | +1.6% | $18.80 | 
+1.6% | $0.19 | 
| 2010 | $18.79 | +1.1% | $18.48 | 
+1.7% | $0.30 | 
| 2009 | $18.46 | +1.8% | $18.23 | 
+1.4% | $0.23 | 
| 2008 | $17.98 | +2.7% | $17.77 | 
+2.6% | $0.21 | 
| 2007 | $17.57 | +2.3% | $17.20 | 
+3.3% | $0.37 | 
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |