Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9021) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$23.06
Entry wage		$20.07
10th percentile wage		$18.32
50th percentile wage		$22.97
90th percentile wage		$29.25

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9021)

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.97		$21.48		$1.49
2016	$22.15	+3.7%	$20.72	+3.7%	$1.44
2015	$21.63	+2.4%	$20.22	+2.4%	$1.40
2014	$21.14	+2.3%	$19.76	+2.3%	$1.37
2013	$20.74	+1.9%	$19.39	+1.9%	$1.35
2012	$20.39	+1.7%	$19.07	+1.7%	$1.32
2011	$20.06	+1.6%	$18.76	+1.6%	$1.30
2010	$19.85	+1.1%	$18.56	+1.1%	$1.29
2009	$19.50	+1.8%	$18.24	+1.8%	$1.27
2008	$18.99	+2.7%	$17.76	+2.7%	$1.23
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.97		$21.67		$1.30
2016	$22.15	+3.7%	$20.98	+3.3%	$1.18
2015	$21.63	+2.4%	$20.54	+2.1%	$1.09
2014	$21.14	+2.3%	$20.10	+2.2%	$1.04
2013	$20.74	+1.9%	$19.69	+2.1%	$1.04
2012	$20.39	+1.7%	$19.36	+1.7%	$1.04
2011	$20.06	+1.6%	$19.05	+1.6%	$1.01
2010	$19.85	+1.1%	$18.73	+1.7%	$1.12
2009	$19.50	+1.8%	$18.48	+1.4%	$1.02
2008	$18.99	+2.7%	$18.00	+2.6%	$0.99

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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