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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment20
Mean wage$15.38
Entry wage$12.44
10th percentile wage$11.45
50th percentile wage$14.93
90th percentile wage$20.26
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing20100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing2014.93
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$14.93 $17.69  -$2.76
2016$14.40+3.7%$17.06 +3.7%-$2.66
2015$14.06+2.4%$16.66 +2.4%-$2.59
2014$13.74+2.3%$16.28 +2.3%-$2.53
2013$13.48+1.9%$15.97 +1.9%-$2.49
2012$13.25+1.7%$15.70 +1.7%-$2.45
2011$13.04+1.6%$15.45 +1.6%-$2.41
2010$12.90+1.1%$15.28 +1.1%-$2.38
2009$12.68+1.8%$15.02 +1.8%-$2.34
2008$12.35+2.7%$14.63 +2.7%-$2.28
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$14.93 $19.89  -$4.96
2016$14.40+3.7%$19.25 +3.3%-$4.85
2015$14.06+2.4%$18.85 +2.1%-$4.79
2014$13.74+2.3%$18.45 +2.2%-$4.71
2013$13.48+1.9%$18.08 +2.1%-$4.59
2012$13.25+1.7%$17.77 +1.7%-$4.51
2011$13.04+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%-$4.44
2010$12.90+1.1%$17.19 +1.7%-$4.29
2009$12.68+1.8%$16.96 +1.4%-$4.28
2008$12.35+2.7%$16.53 +2.6%-$4.18
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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