| 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 | $20.40 |   | $19.21 | 
  | $1.19 | 
| 2015 | $19.75 | +3.3% | $18.60 | 
+3.3% | $1.15 | 
| 2014 | $19.31 | +2.3% | $18.18 | 
+2.3% | $1.13 | 
| 2013 | $18.94 | +1.9% | $17.84 | 
+1.9% | $1.10 | 
| 2012 | $18.63 | +1.7% | $17.54 | 
+1.7% | $1.09 | 
| 2011 | $18.33 | +1.6% | $17.26 | 
+1.6% | $1.07 | 
| 2010 | $18.13 | +1.1% | $17.07 | 
+1.1% | $1.06 | 
| 2009 | $17.81 | +1.8% | $16.77 | 
+1.8% | $1.04 | 
| 2008 | $17.35 | +2.7% | $16.34 | 
+2.7% | $1.01 | 
| 2007 | $16.95 | +2.3% | $15.96 | 
+2.3% | $0.99 | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference | 
| Current | $20.40 |   | $21.85 | 
  | -$1.45 | 
| 2015 | $19.75 | +3.3% | $21.24 | 
+2.9% | -$1.48 | 
| 2014 | $19.31 | +2.3% | $20.78 | 
+2.2% | -$1.47 | 
| 2013 | $18.94 | +1.9% | $20.37 | 
+2.1% | -$1.42 | 
| 2012 | $18.63 | +1.7% | $20.02 | 
+1.7% | -$1.39 | 
| 2011 | $18.33 | +1.6% | $19.70 | 
+1.6% | -$1.37 | 
| 2010 | $18.13 | +1.1% | $19.37 | 
+1.7% | -$1.24 | 
| 2009 | $17.81 | +1.8% | $19.11 | 
+1.4% | -$1.29 | 
| 2008 | $17.35 | +2.7% | $18.62 | 
+2.6% | -$1.27 | 
| 2007 | $16.95 | +2.3% | $18.02 | 
+3.3% | -$1.07 | 
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |