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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment80
Mean wage$17.92
Entry wage$12.92
10th percentile wage$11.59
50th percentile wage$18.29
90th percentile wage$23.66
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing80100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing80$18.29
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
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$18.29 $17.86  $0.43
2015$17.71+3.3%$17.29 +3.3%$0.42
2014$17.31+2.3%$16.90 +2.3%$0.41
2013$16.98+1.9%$16.58 +1.9%$0.40
2012$16.70+1.7%$16.31 +1.7%$0.39
2011$16.43+1.6%$16.04 +1.6%$0.39
2010$16.25+1.1%$15.87 +1.1%$0.38
2009$15.97+1.8%$15.59 +1.8%$0.38
2008$15.55+2.7%$15.19 +2.7%$0.37
2007$15.20+2.3%$14.84 +2.3%$0.36
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.29 $20.85  -$2.56
2015$17.71+3.3%$20.27 +2.9%-$2.55
2014$17.31+2.3%$19.83 +2.2%-$2.52
2013$16.98+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%-$2.45
2012$16.70+1.7%$19.10 +1.7%-$2.40
2011$16.43+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%-$2.36
2010$16.25+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$2.23
2009$15.97+1.8%$18.23 +1.4%-$2.26
2008$15.55+2.7%$17.77 +2.6%-$2.21
2007$15.20+2.3%$17.20 +3.3%-$2.00
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
South Central $18.29 80
North Central $18.23 210
Southwest $15.19 10
Eastern $15.05 10
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.23 210
South Central $18.29 80
Eastern $15.05 10
Southwest $15.19 10
Wages in other areas
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