Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$21.67
Entry wage		$15.81
10th percentile wage		$14.48
50th percentile wage		$21.79
90th percentile wage		$29.01

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	10	%
Manufacturing

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing		$22.15
Professional and Business Services	10	$13.48

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. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$21.79		$20.68		$1.11
2019	$20.91	+4.2%	$19.85	+4.2%	$1.07
2018	$20.31	+2.9%	$19.28	+2.9%	$1.03
2017	$19.70	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	$1.00
2016	$19.17	+2.8%	$18.19	+2.8%	$0.98
2015	$18.71	+2.4%	$17.76	+2.4%	$0.95
2014	$18.29	+2.3%	$17.36	+2.3%	$0.93
2013	$17.94	+1.9%	$17.03	+1.9%	$0.91
2012	$17.64	+1.7%	$16.74	+1.7%	$0.90
2011	$17.36	+1.6%	$16.48	+1.6%	$0.88
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.79		$23.93		-$2.14
2019	$20.91	+4.2%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$2.04
2018	$20.31	+2.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$1.94
2017	$19.70	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$1.96
2016	$19.17	+2.8%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$2.00
2015	$18.71	+2.4%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$2.01
2014	$18.29	+2.3%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$1.99
2013	$17.94	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$1.93
2012	$17.64	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$1.89
2011	$17.36	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$1.86

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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.


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