| 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 | $15.19 | | $19.17 |
| -$3.98 |
| 2015 | $14.71 | +3.3% | $18.56 |
+3.3% | -$3.85 |
| 2014 | $14.37 | +2.3% | $18.14 |
+2.3% | -$3.76 |
| 2013 | $14.10 | +1.9% | $17.80 |
+1.9% | -$3.69 |
| 2012 | $13.87 | +1.7% | $17.50 |
+1.7% | -$3.63 |
| 2011 | $13.65 | +1.6% | $17.22 |
+1.6% | -$3.57 |
| 2010 | $13.50 | +1.1% | $17.03 |
+1.1% | -$3.53 |
| 2009 | $13.26 | +1.8% | $16.74 |
+1.8% | -$3.47 |
| 2008 | $12.92 | +2.7% | $16.30 |
+2.7% | -$3.38 |
| 2007 | $12.62 | +2.3% | $15.93 |
+2.3% | -$3.30 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $15.19 | | $23.35 |
| -$8.16 |
| 2015 | $14.71 | +3.3% | $22.70 |
+2.9% | -$7.98 |
| 2014 | $14.37 | +2.3% | $22.21 |
+2.2% | -$7.83 |
| 2013 | $14.10 | +1.9% | $21.76 |
+2.1% | -$7.66 |
| 2012 | $13.87 | +1.7% | $21.39 |
+1.7% | -$7.52 |
| 2011 | $13.65 | +1.6% | $21.05 |
+1.6% | -$7.40 |
| 2010 | $13.50 | +1.1% | $20.70 |
+1.7% | -$7.20 |
| 2009 | $13.26 | +1.8% | $20.42 |
+1.4% | -$7.15 |
| 2008 | $12.92 | +2.7% | $19.90 |
+2.6% | -$6.97 |
| 2007 | $12.62 | +2.3% | $19.26 |
+3.3% | -$6.64 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
