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Advanced Manufacturing

Aggregate Cluster - Manufacturing

This data represents the unduplicated middle-skills advanced manufacturing occupations in aggregate. Each occupational group is defined and vetted by a panel of workforce and economic development professionals, educators, and representatives from professional associations to confirm regional accuracy

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Aggregate Cluster – Manufacturing – Finger Lakes, NY / Finger Lakes NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Hires Data
  6. 6. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

Finger Lakes NY

The data below is based on the following 9 counties:
Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.

Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.

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This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.  View detailed Data Sources.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters 21.71 30.28 45.59 4 28 32
17-3011.02 Civil Drafters 21.71 30.28 45.59 4 28 32
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 25.79 33.98 51.00 1 5 5
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 23.28 32.15 45.19 1 22 23
17-3021.00 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 23.44 28.46 34.86 0 1 2
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 22.10 34.95 45.90 3 43 47
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technician 22.10 34.95 45.90 3 43 47
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 24.36 31.26 40.81 2 6 8
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 21.30 28.15 37.87 6 69 75
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 23.73 32.40 41.72 1 10 12
17-3028.00 Calibration Technologists and Technicians 20.93 29.81 38.81 2 3 5
17-3029.00 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 17.85 28.27 42.14 2 20 22
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 17.00 33.04 52.80 1 6 6
47-2073.00 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 22.36 31.33 59.65 23 97 120
49-2021.00 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 22.83 23.84 25.40 1 7 8
49-2022.00 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 17.79 29.99 49.03 2 36 37
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 24.00 31.40 47.37 0 12 13
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 44.56 59.11 75.26 2 7 10
49-2097.00 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 20.00 29.28 36.99 0 6 6
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 22.59 30.84 39.69 28 120 148
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 19.11 28.89 38.56 3 26 28
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers 16.96 18.80 26.03 18 219 238
51-2090.00 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 15.59 20.20 28.96 20 471 491
51-4021.00 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 19.10 20.99 27.12 1 52 53
51-4022.00 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15.28 23.79 35.36 0 2 3
51-4023.00 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 18.80 20.25 29.05 0 4 4
51-4031.00 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15.46 21.36 27.12 4 48 52
51-4032.00 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15.61 26.97 31.51 0 0 0
51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 16.71 20.11 27.43 3 39 42
51-4034.00 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 19.01 24.17 32.80 1 26 27
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 18.95 20.45 34.10 1 10 10
51-4041.00 Machinists 17.62 26.02 35.97 7 209 216
51-4061.00 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 22.41 33.68 36.22 0 2 2
51-4071.00 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 17.87 23.99 34.78 0 0 0
51-4072.00 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15.21 18.62 29.16 3 72 76
51-4081.00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 16.46 25.67 29.11 4 68 72
51-4111.00 Tool and Die Makers 21.39 29.78 41.62 2 35 37
51-4192.00 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 21.05 28.33 40.13 0 0 0
51-4193.00 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 16.93 18.64 24.41 2 9 11
51-4194.00 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 15.58 20.94 28.07 0 1 1
51-7032.00 Patternmakers, Wood 2.60 16.87 62.10 0 0 0
51-9022.00 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 16.33 18.90 32.32 0 3 4
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 16.92 23.04 31.99 15 310 324
51-9083.00 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 16.84 18.94 23.87 3 48 51
51-9161.00 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators 18.43 23.80 31.37 2 106 109
51-9162.00 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 24.31 31.07 41.63 2 24 25
Averages & Total $19.68 $26.88 $37.97 171 2,284 2,455

Wages and demand based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2025
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2025
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters 36.77% 36.03%
17-3011.02 Civil Drafters 36.77% 36.03%
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 26.01% 26.13%
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 31.85% 32.71%
17-3021.00 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 21.38% 20.42%
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 23.95% 23.95%
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technician 23.95% 23.95%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 25.90% 26.13%
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 25.44% 26.25%
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 29.83% 30.29%
17-3028.00 Calibration Technologists and Technicians 19.72% 19.17%
17-3029.00 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 29.22% 29.38%
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 33.07% 34.85%
47-2073.00 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 63.14% 61.80%
49-2021.00 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 31.16% 31.95%
49-2022.00 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 27.46% 29.50%
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 42.26% 41.75%
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 21.93% 20.44%
49-2097.00 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40.36% 38.66%
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 31.06% 31.49%
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 37.11% 37.30%
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers 29.31% 29.81%
51-2090.00 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 54.14% 55.36%
51-4021.00 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 32.16% 35.17%
51-4022.00 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 27.34% 28.82%
51-4023.00 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 32.08% 33.59%
51-4031.00 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 36.70% 38.08%
51-4032.00 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 29.12% 33.41%
51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 33.25% 35.04%
51-4034.00 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 31.74% 33.26%
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 39.86% 41.58%
51-4041.00 Machinists 25.49% 26.52%
51-4061.00 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 29.85% 32.25%
51-4062.00 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 0.00% 0.00%
51-4071.00 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 0.13% 0.11%
51-4072.00 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45.82% 49.39%
51-4081.00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 126.08% 129.97%
51-4111.00 Tool and Die Makers 6,486.81% 6,972.29%
51-4192.00 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 0.39% 0.42%
51-4193.00 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 324.39% 329.41%
51-4194.00 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 562.92% 633.89%
51-9022.00 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 28.24% 29.96%
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 43.24% 44.11%
51-9083.00 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 25.63% 26.36%
51-9161.00 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators 37.91% 40.00%
51-9162.00 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 34.07% 35.94%

Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $25 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)

Wage curve based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.

This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.

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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.

Middle-Skill Education Provider September 2022 - August 2023 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Finger Lakes Community College 14 2,455 -2,176**
Genesee Valley BOCES 64
Monroe Community College 117
Monroe 1 BOCES 8
Rochester Institute of Technology 8
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES 68
Total 279*
Data is estimated, not predictive.

Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

2025 Total Workforce: 23,837 Aggregate Cluster – Manufacturing – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 32.1% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Hires Data.

Job postings summary.

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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.

Unique postings (May 2025)

639

1965 total postings

Posting intensity (May 2025)

3.1 : 1

Regional average: 3.3 : 1

There were 1965 total job postings for the Aggregate Cluster – Manufacturing – Finger Lakes, NY in May 2025, of which 639 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 3.1 : 1, meaning that for every 3.1 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


May 2025 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market Data.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) 300
Communication 243
Operations 143
Detail Oriented 141
Problem Solving 113
Microsoft Excel 95
Computer Literacy 89
Customer Service 88
Management 85
Hand Tools 83
 
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120
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

L3Harris Technologies 53
Unclassified 31
State of New York 17
Eastman Kodak 16
Aerotek 14
Kodak 12
Lsi Solutions 12
Nesco Resource 12
Randstad 12
Mks Instruments 11
 
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40
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100

Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

Valid Driver's License 51
Security Clearance 13
American Red Cross (ARC) Certification 7
Secret Clearance 6
LEED Accredited Professional (AP) 4
Professional Engineer (PE) License 4
Engineer in Training 3
Tanker And Hazmat Combo X Endorsement 3
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certified 2
FINRA Series 3 (National Commodities Futures) 2
 
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100

Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

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