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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$13.50
Entry wage		$11.86
10th percentile wage		$11.28
50th percentile wage		$12.37
90th percentile wage		$16.73

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing		$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	$12.37		$20.68		-$8.31
2019	$11.87	+4.2%	$19.85	+4.2%	-$7.97
2018	$11.53	+2.9%	$19.28	+2.9%	-$7.74
2017	$11.18	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	-$7.51
2016	$10.88	+2.8%	$18.19	+2.8%	-$7.30
2015	$10.62	+2.4%	$17.76	+2.4%	-$7.13
2014	$10.38	+2.3%	$17.36	+2.3%	-$6.97
2013	$10.18	+1.9%	$17.03	+1.9%	-$6.84
2012	$10.02	+1.7%	$16.74	+1.7%	-$6.72
2011	$9.85	+1.6%	$16.48	+1.6%	-$6.62
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.37		$23.93		-$11.56
2019	$11.87	+4.2%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$11.08
2018	$11.53	+2.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$10.72
2017	$11.18	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$10.47
2016	$10.88	+2.8%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$10.28
2015	$10.62	+2.4%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$10.10
2014	$10.38	+2.3%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$9.90
2013	$10.18	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$9.68
2012	$10.02	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$9.51
2011	$9.85	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$9.37

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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