U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSet up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182,170 | 1.3 % | $14.76 | $30,690 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.44 | $11.35 | $14.12 | $17.44 | $21.05 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $19,630 | $23,610 | $29,370 | $36,270 | $43,790 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Services | 17,820 | 0.67 | $12.34 | $25,670 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 17,060 | 4.15 | $15.84 | $32,950 |
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 16,450 | 5.07 | $14.88 | $30,960 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 13,070 | 2.61 | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| Forging and Stamping | 11,210 | 13.06 | $14.80 | $30,790 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forging and Stamping | 11,210 | 13.06 | $14.80 | $30,790 |
| Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing | 4,010 | 9.76 | $14.31 | $29,770 |
| Hardware Manufacturing | 1,710 | 7.22 | $14.60 | $30,370 |
| Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | 3,200 | 6.13 | $15.08 | $31,360 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | 3,100 | 5.87 | $15.62 | $32,500 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 1,900 | 2.25 | $19.05 | $39,630 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 140 | 0.13 | $17.90 | $37,230 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 70 | 0.01 | $17.35 | $36,080 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 1,050 | 1.18 | $17.26 | $35,890 |
| Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | 140 | 0.16 | $17.22 | $35,820 |
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 | 14,430 | 2.93 | 2.05 | $14.66 | $30,490 |
| California | 14,360 | 1.03 | 0.72 | $14.52 | $30,190 |
| Michigan | 13,050 | 3.48 | 2.43 | $16.33 | $33,960 |
| Illinois | 12,760 | 2.31 | 1.61 | $14.69 | $30,550 |
| Texas | 12,620 | 1.25 | 0.87 | $13.22 | $27,490 |
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 | 10,470 | 3.84 | 2.68 | $14.56 | $30,280 |
| Michigan | 13,050 | 3.48 | 2.43 | $16.33 | $33,960 |
| Ohio | 14,430 | 2.93 | 2.05 | $14.66 | $30,490 |
| Kentucky | 4,770 | 2.78 | 1.94 | $14.34 | $29,820 |
| Alabama | 4,850 | 2.68 | 1.87 | $14.57 | $30,300 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 80 | 0.28 | 0.20 | $16.91 | $35,180 |
| Nevada | 520 | 0.47 | 0.32 | $16.90 | $35,150 |
| Washington | 1,790 | 0.67 | 0.47 | $16.66 | $34,660 |
| Michigan | 13,050 | 3.48 | 2.43 | $16.33 | $33,960 |
| West Virginia | 780 | 1.13 | 0.79 | $16.09 | $33,460 |
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 | 6,750 | 1.91 | 1.33 | $15.08 | $31,370 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 5,060 | 1.33 | 0.93 | $14.00 | $29,120 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,280 | 1.72 | 1.20 | $13.47 | $28,010 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 3,220 | 1.92 | 1.34 | $15.57 | $32,380 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 3,020 | 3.12 | 2.17 | $15.01 | $31,220 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 2,910 | 2.86 | 1.99 | $14.97 | $31,130 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 2,500 | 3.19 | 2.23 | $16.26 | $33,820 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,360 | 1.18 | 0.82 | $13.84 | $28,780 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,240 | 1.02 | 0.71 | $13.61 | $28,310 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,110 | 0.42 | 0.30 | $13.57 | $28,220 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 1,190 | 11.98 | 8.36 | $12.70 | $26,410 |
| Columbus, IN | 350 | 8.87 | 6.19 | $12.70 | $26,410 |
| Kokomo, IN | 310 | 8.33 | 5.82 | $18.62 | $38,730 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 370 | 7.96 | 5.56 | $10.17 | $21,150 |
| Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV | 280 | 6.76 | 4.71 | $14.52 | $30,200 |
| Waterbury, CT | 420 | 6.72 | 4.69 | $15.92 | $33,110 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 830 | 6.67 | 4.66 | $13.93 | $28,980 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 350 | 6.29 | 4.39 | $17.33 | $36,050 |
| Muncie, IN | 250 | 5.75 | 4.01 | $15.01 | $31,210 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 2,050 | 5.73 | 4.00 | $16.74 | $34,810 |