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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment130
Mean wage$18.61
Entry wage$13.73
10th percentile wage$13.12
50th percentile wage$17.89
90th percentile wage$25.79
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing12087.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing120$16.98
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4191)
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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
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
YearThis
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
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $21.74 50
South Central $18.47 50
North Central $17.89 130
Eastern $17.84 10
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $17.89 130
Northwest $21.74 50
South Central $18.47 50
Eastern $17.84 10
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