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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$15.65
Entry wage$13.02
10th percentile wage$12.25
50th percentile wage$15.02
90th percentile wage$20.09
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing30100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing3015.02
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.02 $19.26  -$4.24
2016$14.49+3.7%$18.57 +3.7%-$4.08
2015$14.14+2.4%$18.13 +2.4%-$3.99
2014$13.82+2.3%$17.72 +2.3%-$3.90
2013$13.56+1.9%$17.39 +1.9%-$3.82
2012$13.33+1.7%$17.10 +1.7%-$3.76
2011$13.12+1.6%$16.82 +1.6%-$3.70
2010$12.98+1.1%$16.64 +1.1%-$3.66
2009$12.75+1.8%$16.35 +1.8%-$3.59
2008$12.42+2.7%$15.93 +2.7%-$3.50
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.02 $23.83  -$8.81
2016$14.49+3.7%$23.07 +3.3%-$8.58
2015$14.14+2.4%$22.59 +2.1%-$8.44
2014$13.82+2.3%$22.10 +2.2%-$8.28
2013$13.56+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%-$8.09
2012$13.33+1.7%$21.29 +1.7%-$7.95
2011$13.12+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%-$7.83
2010$12.98+1.1%$20.60 +1.7%-$7.62
2009$12.75+1.8%$20.32 +1.4%-$7.56
2008$12.42+2.7%$19.80 +2.6%-$7.37
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $16.92 
Eastern $15.6410
Southwest $15.0230
Northwest $14.9320
South Central $11.90 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $15.0230
Northwest $14.9320
Eastern $15.6410
North Central $16.92 
South Central $11.90 
Wages in other areas
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