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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 – Western, NY / Western 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.

Western NY

The data below is based on the following 5 counties:
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.

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
17-3012.00 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 22.51 30.58 37.11 2 5 7
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 20.40 31.44 53.19 0 18 18
17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 18.08 31.62 40.49 15 43 58
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 22.22 28.61 47.47 1 4 5
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 22.93 31.29 39.36 9 34 43
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 21.46 30.99 39.20 3 16 19
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 21.27 35.60 59.90 2 10 12
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 18.17 31.49 39.18 4 13 17
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 37.66 49.35 57.22 2 7 10
49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 22.45 29.43 36.38 9 38 47
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 27.07 41.56 48.00 3 33 36
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 21.68 30.07 39.37 43 148 191
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 18.62 28.62 35.94 6 31 37
49-9071.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 15.58 22.19 33.08 68 774 842
49-9099.00 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 14.68 22.02 33.30 6 37 43
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 15.15 18.76 31.99 93 233 326
51-4021.00 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 17.77 20.87 24.48 0 28 29
51-4022.00 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 19.68 26.31 32.31 0 9 9
51-4023.00 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 19.30 38.14 42.41 0 24 24
51-4031.00 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15.38 22.04 30.01 0 103 104
51-4032.00 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 16.27 22.71 28.18 0 4 4
51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15.55 21.13 32.17 0 60 60
51-4034.00 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 17.89 21.37 29.97 0 27 27
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 17.39 23.32 30.59 0 11 11
51-4041.00 Machinists 18.50 27.23 37.13 8 191 199
51-4061.00 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 27.19 30.40 39.55 0 3 3
51-4062.00 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 22.32 29.99 38.83 0 4 4
51-4071.00 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 16.92 22.12 27.18 0 5 5
51-4072.00 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 14.42 17.84 26.47 1 57 57
51-4081.00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, Tenders, Metal and Plastic 17.85 22.43 32.76 9 148 157
51-4111.00 Tool and Die Makers 22.79 35.64 41.57 1 42 43
51-4192.00 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 25.72 28.29 38.27 0 0 0
51-4193.00 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 14.23 17.95 22.82 0 16 16
51-4194.00 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 15.72 17.38 24.35 0 3 3
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 15.90 22.61 34.40 22 382 405
Averages & Total $19.74 $27.47 $36.70 308 2,564 2,871

Wages and demand based on the 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


Q1 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2025
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2025
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3012.00 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 31.58% 30.12%
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 36.37% 36.53%
17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 28.51% 27.92%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 31.42% 32.61%
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 29.75% 29.83%
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 37.11% 37.84%
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 39.65% 40.22%
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 41.45% 40.04%
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 46.00% 44.08%
49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 53.01% 51.71%
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 44.43% 43.48%
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 32.30% 31.43%
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 34.48% 34.11%
49-9071.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 50.48% 50.09%
49-9099.00 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 45.05% 44.70%
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 33.47% 32.68%
51-4021.00 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 35.68% 38.96%
51-4022.00 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 32.35% 32.97%
51-4023.00 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 43.69% 45.88%
51-4031.00 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 37.05% 38.50%
51-4032.00 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45.10% 46.50%
51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 35.30% 35.80%
51-4034.00 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 29.81% 30.25%
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 36.61% 39.02%
51-4041.00 Machinists 26.25% 26.29%
51-4061.00 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 35.48% 39.53%
51-4062.00 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 33.82% 35.44%
51-4071.00 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 45.37% 47.71%
51-4072.00 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 41.94% 44.57%
51-4081.00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51.71% 53.81%
51-4111.00 Tool and Die Makers 32.65% 33.51%
51-4192.00 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 30.04% 29.18%
51-4193.00 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 35.80% 36.60%
51-4194.00 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 35.12% 35.00%
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 41.97% 42.55%

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.


Q1 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
  • $26 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 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


Q1 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)
Erie 1 BOCES 35 2,871 -2,721**
Erie Community College 44
Jamestown Community College 3
Niagara County Community College 4
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 48
SUNY Corning Community College 16
Total 150*
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).


Q1 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

2025 Total Workforce: 27,199 Aggregate Cluster – Manufacturing – Western, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 32.0% are approaching retirement age.

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


Q1 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 (Apr 2025)

900

2529 total postings

Posting intensity (Apr 2025)

2.8 : 1

Regional average: 3.0 : 1

There were 2529 total job postings for the Aggregate Cluster – Manufacturing – Western, NY in April 2025, of which 900 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 2.8 : 1, meaning that for every 2.8 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


April 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) 213
Communication 190
Operations 145
Problem Solving 101
Detail Oriented 91
Management 84
New Product Development 73
Manufacturing Processes 66
Computer Literacy 64
AutoCAD 62
 
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Top employers.

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

Unclassified 42
Moog 36
Acara Solutions 27
Linde 21
ManpowerGroup 19
Tesla 19
Eaton Corporation 18
Orion Ads 17
Randstad 14
Solarcity 13
 
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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 22
Forklift Certification 16
Hazardous Materials Certification 5
Secret Clearance 5
Project Management Professional Certification 4
Security Clearance 4
Certified Welder 3
Six Sigma Green Belt 3
Six Sigma Black Belt 2
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification 1
 
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100

Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

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