Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4022) in Northwest 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	$15.16		$18.15		-$2.99
2017	$15.03	+.9%	$18.00	+.9%	-$2.96
2016	$14.58	+3.1%	$17.45	+3.1%	-$2.87
2015	$14.18	+2.8%	$16.98	+2.8%	-$2.79
2014	$13.85	+2.4%	$16.58	+2.4%	-$2.73
2013	$13.53	+2.3%	$16.20	+2.3%	-$2.66
2012	$13.28	+1.9%	$15.90	+1.9%	-$2.61
2011	$13.06	+1.7%	$15.63	+1.7%	-$2.57
2010	$12.85	+1.6%	$15.38	+1.6%	-$2.53
2009	$12.71	+1.1%	$15.21	+1.1%	-$2.50
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.16		$20.63		-$5.47
2017	$15.03	+.9%	$20.41	+1.1%	-$5.37
2016	$14.58	+3.1%	$19.86	+2.8%	-$5.28
2015	$14.18	+2.8%	$19.41	+2.3%	-$5.22
2014	$13.85	+2.4%	$19.00	+2.1%	-$5.15
2013	$13.53	+2.3%	$18.60	+2.2%	-$5.06
2012	$13.28	+1.9%	$18.22	+2.1%	-$4.94
2011	$13.06	+1.7%	$17.91	+1.7%	-$4.85
2010	$12.85	+1.6%	$17.63	+1.6%	-$4.78
2009	$12.71	+1.1%	$17.33	+1.7%	-$4.62

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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