Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic (51-4011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,360
Mean wage		$22.56
Entry wage		$15.01
10th percentile wage		$13.15
50th percentile wage		$22.85
90th percentile wage		$30.91

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	930	39.3%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	420	17.8%
Machinery Manufacturing	400	16.9%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	230	9.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	420	$25.54
Administrative and Support Services		$24.81
Miscellaneous Manufacturing	30	$24.07
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	230	$21.93

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/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	$22.85		$19.39		$3.46
2017	$22.66	+.9%	$19.23	+.9%	$3.43
2016	$21.97	+3.1%	$18.65	+3.1%	$3.33
2015	$21.38	+2.8%	$18.14	+2.8%	$3.24
2014	$20.87	+2.4%	$17.71	+2.4%	$3.16
2013	$20.40	+2.3%	$17.31	+2.3%	$3.09
2012	$20.01	+1.9%	$16.98	+1.9%	$3.03
2011	$19.68	+1.7%	$16.70	+1.7%	$2.98
2010	$19.36	+1.6%	$16.43	+1.6%	$2.93
2009	$19.15	+1.1%	$16.25	+1.1%	$2.90
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.85		$22.55		$0.30
2017	$22.66	+.9%	$22.31	+1.1%	$0.35
2016	$21.97	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	$0.26
2015	$21.38	+2.8%	$21.22	+2.3%	$0.16
2014	$20.87	+2.4%	$20.77	+2.1%	$0.10
2013	$20.40	+2.3%	$20.33	+2.2%	$0.07
2012	$20.01	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$0.09
2011	$19.68	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	$0.10
2010	$19.36	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$0.09
2009	$19.15	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	$0.21

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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