Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (51-4011) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		410
Mean wage		$21.03
Entry wage		$15.00
10th percentile wage		$13.43
50th percentile wage		$20.88
90th percentile wage		$29.31

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Manufacturing	400	97.5%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Manufacturing	400	20.76

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (51-4011)

Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$20.88		$18.22		$2.66
2016	$20.14	+3.7%	$17.57	+3.7%	$2.57
2015	$19.66	+2.4%	$17.15	+2.4%	$2.50
2014	$19.21	+2.3%	$16.77	+2.3%	$2.45
2013	$18.85	+1.9%	$16.45	+1.9%	$2.40
2012	$18.54	+1.7%	$16.17	+1.7%	$2.36
2011	$18.24	+1.6%	$15.92	+1.6%	$2.32
2010	$18.04	+1.1%	$15.74	+1.1%	$2.30
2009	$17.73	+1.8%	$15.47	+1.8%	$2.26
2008	$17.27	+2.7%	$15.07	+2.7%	$2.20
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.88		$21.40		-$0.52
2016	$20.14	+3.7%	$20.72	+3.3%	-$0.57
2015	$19.66	+2.4%	$20.28	+2.1%	-$0.62
2014	$19.21	+2.3%	$19.85	+2.2%	-$0.63
2013	$18.85	+1.9%	$19.45	+2.1%	-$0.59
2012	$18.54	+1.7%	$19.11	+1.7%	-$0.57
2011	$18.24	+1.6%	$18.81	+1.6%	-$0.57
2010	$18.04	+1.1%	$18.50	+1.7%	-$0.45
2009	$17.73	+1.8%	$18.25	+1.4%	-$0.52
2008	$17.27	+2.7%	$17.78	+2.6%	-$0.51

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 2017

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