The salary statistics and trend of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer-controlled machine tool operator, metal and plastic salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | |
| 25th Percentile Wage | |
| 50th Percentile Wage | |
| 75th Percentile Wage | |
| 90th Percentile Wage | |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in the industry of scientific research and development services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic is $79,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic is $32,610.
The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2016. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 51,310 | 11.15% | 19.94% |
| 2015 | 45,590 | 9.76% | - |
| 2013 | 41,140 | 0.15% | - |
| 2012 | 41,080 | - | - |
| Percentile Bracket | Average Hourly Salary |
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| 10th Percentile Wage | |
| 25th Percentile Wage | |
| 50th Percentile Wage | |
| 75th Percentile Wage | |
| 90th Percentile Wage | |
Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in the industry of scientific research and development services. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic is $38.07. The median hourly salary is $24.67. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $15.68.
The average salaries of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in five industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2016. For salary information of computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |