| Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Include chippers, buffers, and finishers. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $14.69 | | $22.20 |
| -$7.51 |
| 2015 | $14.22 | +3.3% | $21.50 |
+3.3% | -$7.27 |
| 2014 | $13.90 | +2.3% | $21.01 |
+2.3% | -$7.10 |
| 2013 | $13.64 | +1.9% | $20.61 |
+1.9% | -$6.97 |
| 2012 | $13.41 | +1.7% | $20.27 |
+1.7% | -$6.85 |
| 2011 | $13.20 | +1.6% | $19.94 |
+1.6% | -$6.74 |
| 2010 | $13.05 | +1.1% | $19.73 |
+1.1% | -$6.67 |
| 2009 | $12.83 | +1.8% | $19.38 |
+1.8% | -$6.55 |
| 2008 | $12.49 | +2.7% | $18.88 |
+2.7% | -$6.38 |
| 2007 | $12.21 | +2.3% | $18.45 |
+2.3% | -$6.24 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $14.69 | | $18.90 |
| -$4.21 |
| 2015 | $14.22 | +3.3% | $18.37 |
+2.9% | -$4.14 |
| 2014 | $13.90 | +2.3% | $17.98 |
+2.2% | -$4.07 |
| 2013 | $13.64 | +1.9% | $17.62 |
+2.1% | -$3.97 |
| 2012 | $13.41 | +1.7% | $17.31 |
+1.7% | -$3.90 |
| 2011 | $13.20 | +1.6% | $17.04 |
+1.6% | -$3.84 |
| 2010 | $13.05 | +1.1% | $16.75 |
+1.7% | -$3.70 |
| 2009 | $12.83 | +1.8% | $16.53 |
+1.4% | -$3.70 |
| 2008 | $12.49 | +2.7% | $16.11 |
+2.6% | -$3.61 |
| 2007 | $12.21 | +2.3% | $15.59 |
+3.3% | -$3.38 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
