Forging Machine Setters, Operator/Tender, Metal/Plastic (51-4022) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		240
Mean wage		$14.21
Entry wage		$11.54
10th percentile wage		$11.03
50th percentile wage		$12.38
90th percentile wage		$19.90

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	240	100.0%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	240	$12.37

Forging Machine Setters, Operator/Tender, 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	$12.38		$19.86		-$7.48
2018	$12.26	+1.0%	$19.67	+1.0%	-$7.40
2017	$11.91	+2.9%	$19.11	+2.9%	-$7.19
2016	$11.55	+3.1%	$18.53	+3.1%	-$6.97
2015	$11.24	+2.8%	$18.03	+2.8%	-$6.78
2014	$10.97	+2.4%	$17.60	+2.4%	-$6.62
2013	$10.72	+2.3%	$17.20	+2.3%	-$6.47
2012	$10.52	+1.9%	$16.88	+1.9%	-$6.35
2011	$10.34	+1.7%	$16.59	+1.7%	-$6.25
2010	$10.18	+1.6%	$16.33	+1.6%	-$6.14
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.38		$23.07		-$10.69
2018	$12.26	+1.0%	$22.87	+.9%	-$10.60
2017	$11.91	+2.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$10.26
2016	$11.55	+3.1%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$10.02
2015	$11.24	+2.8%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$9.84
2014	$10.97	+2.4%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$9.67
2013	$10.72	+2.3%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$9.47
2012	$10.52	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$9.27
2011	$10.34	+1.7%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$9.10
2010	$10.18	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$8.97

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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