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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage14.34
Entry wage12.02
10th percentile wage10.92
50th percentile wage14.01
90th percentile wage18.49
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing50
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing5014.57
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$14.34 $18.75  -$4.41
2014$14.24+.7%$18.62 +.7%-$4.38
2013$13.92+2.3%$18.20 +2.3%-$4.28
2012$13.66+1.9%$17.86 +1.9%-$4.20
2011$13.43+1.7%$17.56 +1.7%-$4.13
2010$13.22+1.6%$17.28 +1.6%-$4.06
2009$13.07+1.1%$17.09 +1.1%-$4.02
2008$12.85+1.8%$16.80 +1.8%-$3.95
2007$12.51+2.7%$16.36 +2.7%-$3.84
2006$12.22+2.3%$15.98 +2.3%-$3.75
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$14.34 $26.14  -$11.80
2014$14.24+.7%$25.93 +.8%-$11.68
2013$13.92+2.3%$25.37 +2.2%-$11.45
2012$13.66+1.9%$24.86 +2.1%-$11.20
2011$13.43+1.7%$24.43 +1.7%-$11.00
2010$13.22+1.6%$24.05 +1.6%-$10.83
2009$13.07+1.1%$23.65 +1.7%-$10.57
2008$12.85+1.8%$23.33 +1.4%-$10.48
2007$12.51+2.7%$22.73 +2.6%-$10.21
2006$12.22+2.3%$22.00 +3.3%-$9.78

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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Best Pay
Bridgeport-Stamford 18.40 30
Hartford 18.13 160
New Haven 14.34  
Highest Employment
Hartford 18.13 160
Bridgeport-Stamford 18.40 30
New Haven 14.34  
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