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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$21.86
Entry wage$13.92
10th percentile wage$13.24
50th percentile wage$18.46
90th percentile wage$37.75
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing50100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing50$18.46
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$18.46 $20.19 -$1.73
2018$18.28+1.0%$19.99+1.0%-$1.71
2017$17.76+2.9%$19.42+2.9%-$1.66
2016$17.22+3.1%$18.84+3.1%-$1.61
2015$16.76+2.8%$18.33+2.8%-$1.57
2014$16.36+2.4%$17.89+2.4%-$1.53
2013$15.99+2.3%$17.49+2.3%-$1.49
2012$15.69+1.9%$17.16+1.9%-$1.46
2011$15.42+1.7%$16.87+1.7%-$1.44
2010$15.18+1.6%$16.60+1.6%-$1.42
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.46 $24.99 -$6.53
2018$18.28+1.0%$24.77+.9%-$6.48
2017$17.76+2.9%$24.02+3.1%-$6.25
2016$17.22+3.1%$23.37+2.8%-$6.14
2015$16.76+2.8%$22.84+2.3%-$6.08
2014$16.36+2.4%$22.36+2.1%-$6.00
2013$15.99+2.3%$21.88+2.2%-$5.89
2012$15.69+1.9%$21.44+2.1%-$5.75
2011$15.42+1.7%$21.07+1.7%-$5.64
2010$15.18+1.6%$20.74+1.6%-$5.56
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $18.4650
North Central $18.41 
Northwest $15.7920
South Central $12.20 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $18.4650
Northwest $15.7920
North Central $18.41 
South Central $12.20 
Wages in other areas
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