U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsFeed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119,730 | 1.9 % | $13.54 | $28,170 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.56 | $10.11 | $12.98 | $16.45 | $19.31 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,790 | $21,040 | $27,000 | $34,220 | $40,170 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 10,440 | 2.11 | $12.65 | $26,310 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 8,070 | 1.61 | $12.86 | $26,760 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 7,500 | 2.65 | $13.83 | $28,780 |
| Employment Services | 5,900 | 0.22 | $12.26 | $25,500 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 5,690 | 1.16 | $11.79 | $24,530 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 3,540 | 5.48 | $13.47 | $28,010 |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | 4,170 | 5.10 | $12.07 | $25,110 |
| Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing | 170 | 4.91 | $12.48 | $25,960 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 7,500 | 2.65 | $13.83 | $28,780 |
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | 620 | 2.53 | $13.81 | $28,720 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 420 | 0.27 | $25.85 | $53,770 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 780 | 0.93 | $19.63 | $40,830 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 110 | 0.13 | $18.13 | $37,710 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 1,640 | 1.47 | $18.01 | $37,450 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | 380 | 0.23 | $17.76 | $36,940 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9,470 | 0.94 | 1.00 | $12.91 | $26,860 |
| California | 7,820 | 0.56 | 0.59 | $12.65 | $26,310 |
| Illinois | 7,600 | 1.38 | 1.46 | $13.45 | $27,970 |
| Ohio | 6,460 | 1.31 | 1.39 | $12.82 | $26,660 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,350 | 1.16 | 1.23 | $14.90 | $31,000 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 4,130 | 3.63 | 3.86 | $12.84 | $26,700 |
| Oregon | 4,340 | 2.77 | 2.94 | $13.20 | $27,450 |
| Wisconsin | 5,940 | 2.28 | 2.42 | $13.33 | $27,730 |
| Indiana | 6,090 | 2.24 | 2.37 | $13.76 | $28,630 |
| Kentucky | 3,600 | 2.10 | 2.23 | $13.05 | $27,140 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 100 | 0.36 | 0.39 | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| Utah | 1,560 | 1.36 | 1.44 | $15.78 | $32,830 |
| Colorado | 740 | 0.34 | 0.37 | $15.78 | $32,820 |
| Missouri | 2,360 | 0.91 | 0.97 | $15.62 | $32,480 |
| Michigan | 2,820 | 0.75 | 0.80 | $15.33 | $31,890 |
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 | 4,600 | 1.30 | 1.38 | $12.69 | $26,400 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,170 | 0.57 | 0.60 | $12.98 | $27,000 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,850 | 0.74 | 0.79 | $12.96 | $26,970 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,760 | 0.35 | 0.38 | $11.06 | $23,000 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,710 | 0.78 | 0.83 | $14.01 | $29,140 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,690 | 0.84 | 0.89 | $14.24 | $29,610 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,390 | 1.68 | 1.78 | $12.63 | $26,270 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 1,330 | 1.70 | 1.80 | $12.10 | $25,170 |
| Columbus, OH | 1,270 | 1.43 | 1.52 | $12.05 | $25,070 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,270 | 0.70 | 0.74 | $15.44 | $32,120 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 480 | 6.10 | 6.48 | $14.77 | $30,720 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO | 1,010 | 5.24 | 5.57 | $14.50 | $30,170 |
| Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV | 190 | 4.66 | 4.95 | $15.00 | $31,190 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 570 | 4.34 | 4.60 | (8) | (8) |
| Salem, OR | 600 | 4.20 | 4.46 | $11.06 | $22,990 |
| Dalton, GA | 260 | 4.08 | 4.33 | $11.45 | $23,810 |
| Burlington, NC | 220 | 4.06 | 4.31 | (8) | (8) |
| Sheboygan, WI | 210 | 3.87 | 4.11 | $12.84 | $26,710 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 160 | 3.79 | 4.02 | $14.45 | $30,050 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | 140 | 3.54 | 3.76 | $9.98 | $20,770 |