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Occupation Description

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

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Location	Pay Period	2010
		10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
United States	Hourly	$15.96	$20.73	$27.99	$37.23	$45.32
	Yearly	$33,200	$43,100	$58,200	$77,400	$94,300
Wisconsin	Hourly	$15.89	$20.17	$25.19	$31.97	$37.25
	Yearly	$33,100	$42,000	$52,400	$66,500	$77,500

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• High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
• Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
• Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.

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• High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
• Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
• Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.

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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
State Data Source: Wisconsin Occupational Employment Statistics

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Note: The data for the State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly comparable. The projections period for state data is 2008-2018, while the projections period for national data is 2010-2020.

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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
State Data Source: Wisconsin Workforce Information, Bureau of Labor Statistics Programs