Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,920 | 12.04 | 9.12 | 13.50 | 25,040 | 18,960 | 28,090 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,000 | 12.59 | 9.24 | 14.26 | 26,180 | 19,210 | 29,660 |
| Kansas City* | 290 | 13.58 | 10.70 | 15.02 | 28,248 | 22,254 | 31,245 |
| Central Region* | 90 | 11.97 | 9.67 | 13.13 | 24,903 | 20,108 | 27,300 |
| Southwest Region* | 330 | 11.20 | 9.43 | 12.08 | 23,296 | 19,614 | 25,137 |
| St. Charles* | 80 | 13.97 | 9.89 | 16.01 | 29,057 | 20,565 | 33,303 |
| St. Louis City* | 100 | 13.02 | 9.54 | 14.75 | 27,071 | 19,851 | 30,681 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 120 | 11.07 | 8.39 | 12.41 | 23,028 | 17,450 | 25,818 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 2,000 | 2,230 | 230 | 11.50 | 53 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 590 | 620 | 30 | 5.08 | 12 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 880 | 910 | 30 | 3.41 | 17 | Good |
| Central Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 2 | Caution |
| Northeast Region* | 170 | 170 | .00 | 3 | Fair | |
| Ozark Region* | 160 | 140 | -20 | -12.50 | 3 | Fair |
| Southwest Region* | 210 | 220 | 10 | 4.76 | 4 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)