| 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. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $18.61 | | $19.16 |
| -$0.55 |
| 2015 | $18.02 | +3.3% | $18.55 |
+3.3% | -$0.53 |
| 2014 | $17.61 | +2.3% | $18.13 |
+2.3% | -$0.52 |
| 2013 | $17.28 | +1.9% | $17.79 |
+1.9% | -$0.51 |
| 2012 | $16.99 | +1.7% | $17.49 |
+1.7% | -$0.50 |
| 2011 | $16.72 | +1.6% | $17.21 |
+1.6% | -$0.49 |
| 2010 | $16.54 | +1.1% | $17.03 |
+1.1% | -$0.48 |
| 2009 | $16.25 | +1.8% | $16.73 |
+1.8% | -$0.48 |
| 2008 | $15.83 | +2.7% | $16.29 |
+2.7% | -$0.46 |
| 2007 | $15.46 | +2.3% | $15.92 |
+2.3% | -$0.45 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $18.61 | | $22.30 |
| -$3.69 |
| 2015 | $18.02 | +3.3% | $21.68 |
+2.9% | -$3.65 |
| 2014 | $17.61 | +2.3% | $21.21 |
+2.2% | -$3.60 |
| 2013 | $17.28 | +1.9% | $20.78 |
+2.1% | -$3.50 |
| 2012 | $16.99 | +1.7% | $20.43 |
+1.7% | -$3.43 |
| 2011 | $16.72 | +1.6% | $20.11 |
+1.6% | -$3.38 |
| 2010 | $16.54 | +1.1% | $19.77 |
+1.7% | -$3.23 |
| 2009 | $16.25 | +1.8% | $19.50 |
+1.4% | -$3.25 |
| 2008 | $15.83 | +2.7% | $19.00 |
+2.6% | -$3.17 |
| 2007 | $15.46 | +2.3% | $18.40 |
+3.3% | -$2.93 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
