| 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 | $18.23 | | $19.21 |
| -$0.98 |
| 2015 | $17.65 | +3.3% | $18.60 |
+3.3% | -$0.94 |
| 2014 | $17.25 | +2.3% | $18.18 |
+2.3% | -$0.92 |
| 2013 | $16.93 | +1.9% | $17.84 |
+1.9% | -$0.90 |
| 2012 | $16.64 | +1.7% | $17.54 |
+1.7% | -$0.89 |
| 2011 | $16.38 | +1.6% | $17.26 |
+1.6% | -$0.88 |
| 2010 | $16.20 | +1.1% | $17.07 |
+1.1% | -$0.87 |
| 2009 | $15.92 | +1.8% | $16.77 |
+1.8% | -$0.85 |
| 2008 | $15.50 | +2.7% | $16.34 |
+2.7% | -$0.83 |
| 2007 | $15.15 | +2.3% | $15.96 |
+2.3% | -$0.81 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $18.23 | | $21.85 |
| -$3.62 |
| 2015 | $17.65 | +3.3% | $21.24 |
+2.9% | -$3.58 |
| 2014 | $17.25 | +2.3% | $20.78 |
+2.2% | -$3.53 |
| 2013 | $16.93 | +1.9% | $20.37 |
+2.1% | -$3.43 |
| 2012 | $16.64 | +1.7% | $20.02 |
+1.7% | -$3.37 |
| 2011 | $16.38 | +1.6% | $19.70 |
+1.6% | -$3.32 |
| 2010 | $16.20 | +1.1% | $19.37 |
+1.7% | -$3.17 |
| 2009 | $15.92 | +1.8% | $19.11 |
+1.4% | -$3.18 |
| 2008 | $15.50 | +2.7% | $18.62 |
+2.6% | -$3.11 |
| 2007 | $15.15 | +2.3% | $18.02 |
+3.3% | -$2.87 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
