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State of Connecticut (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment300
Mean wage17.37
Entry wage13.21
10th percentile wage12.41
50th percentile wage17.19
90th percentile wage22.87
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing300100.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing30017.38
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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.37 $20.15  -$2.78
2014$17.25+.7%$20.02 +.7%-$2.76
2013$16.86+2.3%$19.56 +2.3%-$2.69
2012$16.54+1.9%$19.19 +1.9%-$2.64
2011$16.27+1.7%$18.87 +1.7%-$2.60
2010$16.01+1.6%$18.57 +1.6%-$2.56
2009$15.83+1.1%$18.37 +1.1%-$2.53
2008$15.56+1.8%$18.05 +1.8%-$2.49
2007$15.15+2.7%$17.58 +2.7%-$2.42
2006$14.81+2.3%$17.18 +2.3%-$2.36
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.37 $26.98  -$9.61
2014$17.25+.7%$26.76 +.8%-$9.50
2013$16.86+2.3%$26.19 +2.2%-$9.32
2012$16.54+1.9%$25.66 +2.1%-$9.11
2011$16.27+1.7%$25.22 +1.7%-$8.95
2010$16.01+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%-$8.81
2009$15.83+1.1%$24.41 +1.7%-$8.57
2008$15.56+1.8%$24.08 +1.4%-$8.51
2007$15.15+2.7%$23.46 +2.6%-$8.30
2006$14.81+2.3%$22.71 +3.3%-$7.90

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 2015

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