U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOperate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123,600 | 1.8 % | $17.26 | $35,890 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.85 | $13.31 | $16.70 | $20.45 | $24.66 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,580 | $27,690 | $34,730 | $42,550 | $51,290 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | 22,840 | 7.55 | $16.90 | $35,150 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 12,710 | 3.09 | $16.39 | $34,100 |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 9,610 | 6.30 | $19.10 | $39,740 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 8,290 | 3.40 | $16.74 | $34,830 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 7,700 | 1.60 | $19.94 | $41,470 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | 22,840 | 7.55 | $16.90 | $35,150 |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 9,610 | 6.30 | $19.10 | $39,740 |
| Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing | 1,350 | 3.41 | $16.42 | $34,150 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 8,290 | 3.40 | $16.74 | $34,830 |
| Forging and Stamping | 2,800 | 3.26 | $15.89 | $33,060 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | (8) | (8) | $25.19 | $52,400 |
| Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 30 | 0.04 | $23.23 | $48,310 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 80 | 0.01 | $21.81 | $45,370 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | 590 | 0.39 | $20.48 | $42,600 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 7,700 | 1.60 | $19.94 | $41,470 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11,490 | 2.34 | 2.40 | $16.86 | $35,060 |
| California | 9,610 | 0.69 | 0.71 | $17.74 | $36,910 |
| Michigan | 8,690 | 2.31 | 2.38 | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| Illinois | 7,690 | 1.39 | 1.43 | $18.16 | $37,770 |
| Texas | 7,510 | 0.74 | 0.77 | $16.79 | $34,930 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 6,600 | 2.42 | 2.49 | $16.43 | $34,180 |
| Ohio | 11,490 | 2.34 | 2.40 | $16.86 | $35,060 |
| Wisconsin | 6,080 | 2.33 | 2.40 | $17.27 | $35,910 |
| Michigan | 8,690 | 2.31 | 2.38 | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| South Carolina | 3,520 | 2.02 | 2.07 | $17.15 | $35,680 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2,980 | 1.11 | 1.14 | $23.44 | $48,750 |
| New Jersey | 1,220 | 0.32 | 0.33 | $20.59 | $42,830 |
| Massachusetts | 2,620 | 0.84 | 0.86 | $19.93 | $41,460 |
| Louisiana | 980 | 0.54 | 0.55 | $18.61 | $38,710 |
| Minnesota | 3,200 | 1.25 | 1.28 | $18.56 | $38,600 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,360 | 1.23 | 1.27 | $17.66 | $36,720 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,170 | 0.83 | 0.85 | $16.72 | $34,770 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 2,740 | 2.83 | 2.91 | $17.98 | $37,390 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,630 | 1.05 | 1.08 | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 2,600 | 2.55 | 2.62 | $17.79 | $37,010 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 2,490 | 3.18 | 3.27 | $17.87 | $37,170 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,150 | 1.28 | 1.32 | $19.80 | $41,180 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 2,020 | 1.50 | 1.54 | $24.34 | $50,640 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,970 | 1.44 | 1.48 | $18.34 | $38,140 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 1,860 | 1.93 | 1.99 | $17.85 | $37,130 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira, NY | 570 | 15.32 | 15.75 | $16.72 | $34,790 |
| Mansfield, OH | 520 | 10.60 | 10.90 | $16.86 | $35,080 |
| Morristown, TN | 340 | 7.94 | 8.16 | $12.03 | $25,030 |
| Holland-Grand Haven, MI | 700 | 7.19 | 7.40 | $13.34 | $27,750 |
| Wausau, WI | 400 | 6.25 | 6.43 | $16.16 | $33,620 |
| Carson City, NV | 160 | 5.71 | 5.87 | $18.84 | $39,190 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 530 | 5.38 | 5.53 | $18.49 | $38,470 |
| Dubuque, IA | 270 | 5.29 | 5.44 | $15.81 | $32,890 |
| Jackson, MI | 250 | 5.04 | 5.18 | $17.04 | $35,450 |
| Dayton, OH | 1,760 | 4.91 | 5.05 | $18.70 | $38,890 |