Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4034)
Occupation description: Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| United States | 29,900 | 26,400 | 0.0 | 1,300 | 1,800 | 2,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: The job outlook for Alaska is not available.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 20.19 | 12.97 | 15.61 | 19.28 | 23.86 | 29.05 |
