Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4022) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and 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		$20.36		-$8.92
2017	$11.34	+.9%	$20.19	+.9%	-$8.84
2016	$11.00	+3.1%	$19.58	+3.1%	-$8.57
2015	$10.70	+2.8%	$19.05	+2.8%	-$8.34
2014	$10.45	+2.4%	$18.60	+2.4%	-$8.14
2013	$10.21	+2.3%	$18.17	+2.3%	-$7.96
2012	$10.02	+1.9%	$17.83	+1.9%	-$7.81
2011	$9.85	+1.7%	$17.53	+1.7%	-$7.68
2010	$9.69	+1.6%	$17.25	+1.6%	-$7.55
2009	$9.59	+1.1%	$17.07	+1.1%	-$7.47
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.44		$22.90		-$11.46
2017	$11.34	+.9%	$22.66	+1.1%	-$11.31
2016	$11.00	+3.1%	$22.05	+2.8%	-$11.04
2015	$10.70	+2.8%	$21.55	+2.3%	-$10.84
2014	$10.45	+2.4%	$21.10	+2.1%	-$10.64
2013	$10.21	+2.3%	$20.64	+2.2%	-$10.43
2012	$10.02	+1.9%	$20.23	+2.1%	-$10.20
2011	$9.85	+1.7%	$19.88	+1.7%	-$10.02
2010	$9.69	+1.6%	$19.57	+1.6%	-$9.87
2009	$9.59	+1.1%	$19.24	+1.7%	-$9.65

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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