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North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment520
Mean wage$33.53
Entry wage$21.83
10th percentile wage$19.35
50th percentile wage$33.10
90th percentile wage$48.56
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing520100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing520$33.10
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal a (51-4012)
Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$33.10 $20.36 $12.74
2017$32.82+.9%$20.19+.9%$12.63
2016$31.83+3.1%$19.58+3.1%$12.25
2015$30.97+2.8%$19.05+2.8%$11.92
2014$30.23+2.4%$18.60+2.4%$11.64
2013$29.55+2.3%$18.17+2.3%$11.37
2012$28.99+1.9%$17.83+1.9%$11.16
2011$28.51+1.7%$17.53+1.7%$10.97
2010$28.05+1.6%$17.25+1.6%$10.80
2009$27.74+1.1%$17.07+1.1%$10.68
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$33.10 $22.90 $10.20
2017$32.82+.9%$22.66+1.1%$10.16
2016$31.83+3.1%$22.05+2.8%$9.78
2015$30.97+2.8%$21.55+2.3%$9.42
2014$30.23+2.4%$21.10+2.1%$9.14
2013$29.55+2.3%$20.64+2.2%$8.90
2012$28.99+1.9%$20.23+2.1%$8.76
2011$28.51+1.7%$19.88+1.7%$8.62
2010$28.05+1.6%$19.57+1.6%$8.48
2009$27.74+1.1%$19.24+1.7%$8.50
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$33.10520
South Central$30.7690
Northwest$30.4380
Southwest$30.3560
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$33.10520
South Central$30.7690
Northwest$30.4380
Southwest$30.3560
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