Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operator/Tender, Metal/Plastic (51-4081) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		680
Mean wage		$20.84
Entry wage		$15.36
10th percentile wage		$14.01
50th percentile wage		$18.91
90th percentile wage		$32.56

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	630	93.5%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	630	$18.85

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operator/Tender, Metal/Plastic (51-4081)

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$18.91		$19.89		-$0.98
2019	$18.15	+4.2%	$19.09	+4.2%	-$0.94
2018	$17.63	+2.9%	$18.54	+2.9%	-$0.91
2017	$17.10	+3.1%	$17.98	+3.1%	-$0.88
2016	$16.63	+2.8%	$17.50	+2.8%	-$0.86
2015	$16.24	+2.4%	$17.08	+2.4%	-$0.84
2014	$15.87	+2.3%	$16.69	+2.3%	-$0.82
2013	$15.57	+1.9%	$16.38	+1.9%	-$0.80
2012	$15.31	+1.7%	$16.10	+1.7%	-$0.79
2011	$15.07	+1.6%	$15.85	+1.6%	-$0.78
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$18.91		$22.75		-$3.84
2019	$18.15	+4.2%	$21.83	+4.2%	-$3.67
2018	$17.63	+2.9%	$21.16	+3.1%	-$3.53
2017	$17.10	+3.1%	$20.59	+2.8%	-$3.49
2016	$16.63	+2.8%	$20.13	+2.3%	-$3.49
2015	$16.24	+2.4%	$19.70	+2.1%	-$3.46
2014	$15.87	+2.3%	$19.28	+2.2%	-$3.41
2013	$15.57	+1.9%	$18.89	+2.1%	-$3.32
2012	$15.31	+1.7%	$18.57	+1.7%	-$3.25
2011	$15.07	+1.6%	$18.28	+1.6%	-$3.21

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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