Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (51-4194) in New Haven Labor Market Area



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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (51-4194)

Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.73		$17.67		-$1.94
2016	$15.17	+3.7%	$17.04	+3.7%	-$1.87
2015	$14.81	+2.4%	$16.64	+2.4%	-$1.82
2014	$14.47	+2.3%	$16.26	+2.3%	-$1.78
2013	$14.20	+1.9%	$15.95	+1.9%	-$1.75
2012	$13.96	+1.7%	$15.69	+1.7%	-$1.72
2011	$13.74	+1.6%	$15.44	+1.6%	-$1.69
2010	$13.59	+1.1%	$15.27	+1.1%	-$1.67
2009	$13.35	+1.8%	$15.00	+1.8%	-$1.64
2008	$13.01	+2.7%	$14.61	+2.7%	-$1.60
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.73		$21.56		-$5.83
2016	$15.17	+3.7%	$20.87	+3.3%	-$5.70
2015	$14.81	+2.4%	$20.43	+2.1%	-$5.62
2014	$14.47	+2.3%	$20.00	+2.2%	-$5.52
2013	$14.20	+1.9%	$19.59	+2.1%	-$5.39
2012	$13.96	+1.7%	$19.26	+1.7%	-$5.29
2011	$13.74	+1.6%	$18.96	+1.6%	-$5.21
2010	$13.59	+1.1%	$18.64	+1.7%	-$5.04
2009	$13.35	+1.8%	$18.38	+1.4%	-$5.02
2008	$13.01	+2.7%	$17.91	+2.6%	-$4.90

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 2017

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