Forging Machine Setters, Operator/Tender, Metal/Plastic (51-4022) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		130
Mean wage		$18.49
Entry wage		$10.91
10th percentile wage		$10.24
50th percentile wage		$15.14
90th percentile wage		$33.75

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	30	24.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	30	13.03

Forging Machine Setters, Operator/Tender, Metal/Plastic (51-4022)

Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.14		$19.03		-$3.89
2016	$14.60	+3.7%	$18.35	+3.7%	-$3.75
2015	$14.25	+2.4%	$17.92	+2.4%	-$3.66
2014	$13.93	+2.3%	$17.51	+2.3%	-$3.57
2013	$13.67	+1.9%	$17.18	+1.9%	-$3.51
2012	$13.44	+1.7%	$16.89	+1.7%	-$3.45
2011	$13.23	+1.6%	$16.62	+1.6%	-$3.39
2010	$13.08	+1.1%	$16.44	+1.1%	-$3.36
2009	$12.85	+1.8%	$16.16	+1.8%	-$3.30
2008	$12.52	+2.7%	$15.74	+2.7%	-$3.21
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.14		$22.06		-$6.92
2016	$14.60	+3.7%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$6.75
2015	$14.25	+2.4%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$6.65
2014	$13.93	+2.3%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$6.52
2013	$13.67	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$6.38
2012	$13.44	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$6.26
2011	$13.23	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$6.16
2010	$13.08	+1.1%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$5.98
2009	$12.85	+1.8%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$5.95
2008	$12.52	+2.7%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$5.80

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.


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