Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic (51-4081) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,400
Mean wage		$18.69
Entry wage		$11.72
10th percentile wage		$10.97
50th percentile wage		$17.85
90th percentile wage		$28.76

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	1,010	29.6%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	760	22.4%
Administrative and Support Services	610	18.0%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	150	4.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Primary Metal Manufacturing		$20.37
Miscellaneous Manufacturing		$20.35
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	1,010	$19.74
Machinery Manufacturing		$19.45

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic (51-4081)

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$17.85		$19.39		-$1.54
2017	$17.70	+.9%	$19.23	+.9%	-$1.52
2016	$17.17	+3.1%	$18.65	+3.1%	-$1.48
2015	$16.70	+2.8%	$18.14	+2.8%	-$1.44
2014	$16.30	+2.4%	$17.71	+2.4%	-$1.40
2013	$15.93	+2.3%	$17.31	+2.3%	-$1.37
2012	$15.63	+1.9%	$16.98	+1.9%	-$1.34
2011	$15.37	+1.7%	$16.70	+1.7%	-$1.32
2010	$15.13	+1.6%	$16.43	+1.6%	-$1.30
2009	$14.96	+1.1%	$16.25	+1.1%	-$1.29
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$17.85		$22.55		-$4.70
2017	$17.70	+.9%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$4.61
2016	$17.17	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$4.54
2015	$16.70	+2.8%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$4.51
2014	$16.30	+2.4%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$4.47
2013	$15.93	+2.3%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$4.39
2012	$15.63	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$4.28
2011	$15.37	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$4.20
2010	$15.13	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$4.14
2009	$14.96	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$3.98

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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