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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$36.64
Entry wage$21.25
10th percentile wage$18.17
50th percentile wage$42.20
90th percentile wage$49.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing$42.20
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (51-4194)
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$42.20 $20.50  $21.70
2015$40.86+3.3%$19.85 +3.3%$21.01
2014$39.94+2.3%$19.40 +2.3%$20.54
2013$39.18+1.9%$19.03 +1.9%$20.15
2012$38.53+1.7%$18.72 +1.7%$19.81
2011$37.91+1.6%$18.42 +1.6%$19.49
2010$37.50+1.1%$18.22 +1.1%$19.28
2009$36.85+1.8%$17.90 +1.8%$18.95
2008$35.89+2.7%$17.43 +2.7%$18.45
2007$35.06+2.3%$17.03 +2.3%$18.03
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$42.20 $20.53  $21.67
2015$40.86+3.3%$19.96 +2.9%$20.91
2014$39.94+2.3%$19.53 +2.2%$20.41
2013$39.18+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%$20.05
2012$38.53+1.7%$18.81 +1.7%$19.72
2011$37.91+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%$19.40
2010$37.50+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%$19.30
2009$36.85+1.8%$17.95 +1.4%$18.89
2008$35.89+2.7%$17.49 +2.6%$18.39
2007$35.06+2.3%$16.94 +3.3%$18.13
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $42.20  
South Central $21.70  
North Central $17.83  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $42.20  
North Central $17.83  
South Central $21.70  
Wages in other areas
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