Forging Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic (51-4022) in Hartford Labor Market Area



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Forging Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders, 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	$11.44		$20.40		-$8.96
2017	$11.34	+.9%	$20.23	+.9%	-$8.88
2016	$11.00	+3.1%	$19.62	+3.1%	-$8.61
2015	$10.70	+2.8%	$19.09	+2.8%	-$8.38
2014	$10.45	+2.4%	$18.63	+2.4%	-$8.18
2013	$10.21	+2.3%	$18.21	+2.3%	-$7.99
2012	$10.02	+1.9%	$17.87	+1.9%	-$7.84
2011	$9.85	+1.7%	$17.57	+1.7%	-$7.71
2010	$9.69	+1.6%	$17.29	+1.6%	-$7.59
2009	$9.59	+1.1%	$17.10	+1.1%	-$7.51
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.44		$23.62		-$12.18
2017	$11.34	+.9%	$23.37	+1.1%	-$12.02
2016	$11.00	+3.1%	$22.74	+2.8%	-$11.74
2015	$10.70	+2.8%	$22.22	+2.3%	-$11.52
2014	$10.45	+2.4%	$21.76	+2.1%	-$11.31
2013	$10.21	+2.3%	$21.29	+2.2%	-$11.08
2012	$10.02	+1.9%	$20.86	+2.1%	-$10.84
2011	$9.85	+1.7%	$20.51	+1.7%	-$10.65
2010	$9.69	+1.6%	$20.18	+1.6%	-$10.49
2009	$9.59	+1.1%	$19.84	+1.7%	-$10.25

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 2018

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