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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment20
Mean wage$16.83
Entry wage$13.73
10th percentile wage$12.97
50th percentile wage$15.79
90th percentile wage$22.94
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing2094.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing20$16.23
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$15.79 $18.54 -$2.75
2018$15.64+1.0%$18.36+1.0%-$2.72
2017$15.19+2.9%$17.84+2.9%-$2.64
2016$14.73+3.1%$17.30+3.1%-$2.56
2015$14.33+2.8%$16.83+2.8%-$2.49
2014$13.99+2.4%$16.43+2.4%-$2.43
2013$13.68+2.3%$16.06+2.3%-$2.38
2012$13.42+1.9%$15.75+1.9%-$2.33
2011$13.19+1.7%$15.49+1.7%-$2.29
2010$12.98+1.6%$15.24+1.6%-$2.26
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.79 $21.14 -$5.35
2018$15.64+1.0%$20.95+.9%-$5.31
2017$15.19+2.9%$20.32+3.1%-$5.12
2016$14.73+3.1%$19.77+2.8%-$5.03
2015$14.33+2.8%$19.32+2.3%-$4.98
2014$13.99+2.4%$18.92+2.1%-$4.92
2013$13.68+2.3%$18.51+2.2%-$4.83
2012$13.42+1.9%$18.14+2.1%-$4.72
2011$13.19+1.7%$17.83+1.7%-$4.63
2010$12.98+1.6%$17.55+1.6%-$4.56
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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