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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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decreasing
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The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be -9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
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Employment
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small occupation
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This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 35,600 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
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Growth
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Declining growth
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One of the most important factors influencing employment of these workers is the use of laborsaving machinery. Many firms are continuing to expand the use of technologies to improve quality and lower production costs. The use of CNC equipment requires CNC tool programmers instead of machine setters, operators, and tenders. Therefore, demand for most manual tool operators and tenders is likely to be reduced.
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Non Traditional Occupation
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This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2024.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (83.1%)
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS336000) (24.4%)
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS332000) (23.2%)
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS333000) (15.5%)
- Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (NAICS336300) (12.5%)
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS334000) (8.3%)
- Motor vehicle manufacturing (NAICS336100) (7.7%)
- Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing (NAICS334400) (6.6%)
- Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing (NAICS335000) (6.5%)
- Self-employed workers (6.1%)
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