Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		70
Mean wage		$21.91
Entry wage		$15.30
10th percentile wage		$13.14
50th percentile wage		$20.42
90th percentile wage		$32.07

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	70	87.6%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	70	$20.59

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (51-4199)

All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$20.42		$21.12		-$0.70
2019	$19.60	+4.2%	$20.27	+4.2%	-$0.67
2018	$19.04	+2.9%	$19.69	+2.9%	-$0.65
2017	$18.46	+3.1%	$19.09	+3.1%	-$0.63
2016	$17.96	+2.8%	$18.58	+2.8%	-$0.61
2015	$17.53	+2.4%	$18.14	+2.4%	-$0.60
2014	$17.14	+2.3%	$17.72	+2.3%	-$0.58
2013	$16.81	+1.9%	$17.39	+1.9%	-$0.57
2012	$16.53	+1.7%	$17.10	+1.7%	-$0.56
2011	$16.27	+1.6%	$16.83	+1.6%	-$0.55
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.42		$24.42		-$4.00
2019	$19.60	+4.2%	$23.43	+4.2%	-$3.83
2018	$19.04	+2.9%	$22.72	+3.1%	-$3.67
2017	$18.46	+3.1%	$22.11	+2.8%	-$3.64
2016	$17.96	+2.8%	$21.60	+2.3%	-$3.64
2015	$17.53	+2.4%	$21.15	+2.1%	-$3.61
2014	$17.14	+2.3%	$20.70	+2.2%	-$3.56
2013	$16.81	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.1%	-$3.46
2012	$16.53	+1.7%	$19.93	+1.7%	-$3.39
2011	$16.27	+1.6%	$19.62	+1.6%	-$3.35

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 2020

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