Forging Machine Setters, Operator/Tender, Metal/Plastic (51-4022) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		30
Mean wage		$18.08
Entry wage		$13.86
10th percentile wage		$13.00
50th percentile wage		$15.35
90th percentile wage		$27.36

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	30	100%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	30	$15.35

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	$15.35		$18.96		-$3.61
2019	$14.73	+4.2%	$18.19	+4.2%	-$3.46
2018	$14.31	+2.9%	$17.68	+2.9%	-$3.36
2017	$13.88	+3.1%	$17.14	+3.1%	-$3.26
2016	$13.50	+2.8%	$16.68	+2.8%	-$3.17
2015	$13.18	+2.4%	$16.28	+2.4%	-$3.09
2014	$12.88	+2.3%	$15.91	+2.3%	-$3.02
2013	$12.64	+1.9%	$15.61	+1.9%	-$2.97
2012	$12.43	+1.7%	$15.35	+1.7%	-$2.92
2011	$12.23	+1.6%	$15.11	+1.6%	-$2.87
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.35		$21.91		-$6.56
2019	$14.73	+4.2%	$21.02	+4.2%	-$6.29
2018	$14.31	+2.9%	$20.38	+3.1%	-$6.07
2017	$13.88	+3.1%	$19.83	+2.8%	-$5.95
2016	$13.50	+2.8%	$19.38	+2.3%	-$5.88
2015	$13.18	+2.4%	$18.98	+2.1%	-$5.79
2014	$12.88	+2.3%	$18.57	+2.2%	-$5.68
2013	$12.64	+1.9%	$18.20	+2.1%	-$5.55
2012	$12.43	+1.7%	$17.88	+1.7%	-$5.45
2011	$12.23	+1.6%	$17.60	+1.6%	-$5.37

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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