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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$14.39
Entry wage$10.50
10th percentile wage$9.81
50th percentile wage$11.90
90th percentile wage$22.40
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing50%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing5018.88
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$11.90 $18.22 -$6.32
2016$11.48+3.7%$17.57+3.7%-$6.09
2015$11.20+2.4%$17.15+2.4%-$5.95
2014$10.95+2.3%$16.77+2.3%-$5.81
2013$10.74+1.9%$16.45+1.9%-$5.70
2012$10.56+1.7%$16.17+1.7%-$5.61
2011$10.39+1.6%$15.92+1.6%-$5.52
2010$10.28+1.1%$15.74+1.1%-$5.46
2009$10.10+1.8%$15.47+1.8%-$5.36
2008$9.84+2.7%$15.07+2.7%-$5.22
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.90 $21.40 -$9.50
2016$11.48+3.7%$20.72+3.3%-$9.23
2015$11.20+2.4%$20.28+2.1%-$9.07
2014$10.95+2.3%$19.85+2.2%-$8.89
2013$10.74+1.9%$19.45+2.1%-$8.70
2012$10.56+1.7%$19.11+1.7%-$8.55
2011$10.39+1.6%$18.81+1.6%-$8.41
2010$10.28+1.1%$18.50+1.7%-$8.21
2009$10.10+1.8%$18.25+1.4%-$8.14
2008$9.84+2.7%$17.78+2.6%-$7.94
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
North Central $16.92 
Eastern $15.6410
Southwest $15.0230
Northwest $14.9320
South Central $11.90 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $15.0230
Northwest $14.9320
Eastern $15.6410
North Central $16.92 
South Central $11.90 
Wages in other areas
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