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Hartford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$19.03
Entry wage$14.82
10th percentile wage$13.23
50th percentile wage$19.15
90th percentile wage$24.46
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing19.15
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022)
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.15 $19.63  -$0.47
2016$18.47+3.7%$18.93 +3.7%-$0.46
2015$18.03+2.4%$18.48 +2.4%-$0.45
2014$17.62+2.3%$18.06 +2.3%-$0.44
2013$17.29+1.9%$17.72 +1.9%-$0.43
2012$17.00+1.7%$17.43 +1.7%-$0.42
2011$16.73+1.6%$17.15 +1.6%-$0.41
2010$16.55+1.1%$16.96 +1.1%-$0.41
2009$16.26+1.8%$16.67 +1.8%-$0.40
2008$15.83+2.7%$16.23 +2.7%-$0.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.15 $23.02  -$3.87
2016$18.47+3.7%$22.28 +3.3%-$3.81
2015$18.03+2.4%$21.82 +2.1%-$3.78
2014$17.62+2.3%$21.35 +2.2%-$3.73
2013$17.29+1.9%$20.92 +2.1%-$3.63
2012$17.00+1.7%$20.56 +1.7%-$3.56
2011$16.73+1.6%$20.24 +1.6%-$3.51
2010$16.55+1.1%$19.90 +1.7%-$3.35
2009$16.26+1.8%$19.63 +1.4%-$3.37
2008$15.83+2.7%$19.13 +2.6%-$3.29
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$19.15 
Bridgeport-Stamford$18.5550
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford$18.5550
Hartford$19.15 
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