Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$17.12
Entry wage		$10.91
10th percentile wage		$10.35
50th percentile wage		$16.65
90th percentile wage		$24.84

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Miscellaneous Manufacturing	20	%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing		$19.98
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing		$17.06
Miscellaneous Manufacturing	20	$13.49

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.65		$19.39		-$2.74
2017	$16.51	+.9%	$19.23	+.9%	-$2.71
2016	$16.01	+3.1%	$18.65	+3.1%	-$2.63
2015	$15.58	+2.8%	$18.14	+2.8%	-$2.56
2014	$15.21	+2.4%	$17.71	+2.4%	-$2.50
2013	$14.86	+2.3%	$17.31	+2.3%	-$2.44
2012	$14.58	+1.9%	$16.98	+1.9%	-$2.39
2011	$14.34	+1.7%	$16.70	+1.7%	-$2.35
2010	$14.11	+1.6%	$16.43	+1.6%	-$2.32
2009	$13.96	+1.1%	$16.25	+1.1%	-$2.29
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.65		$22.55		-$5.90
2017	$16.51	+.9%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$5.80
2016	$16.01	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$5.70
2015	$15.58	+2.8%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$5.64
2014	$15.21	+2.4%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$5.56
2013	$14.86	+2.3%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$5.46
2012	$14.58	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$5.33
2011	$14.34	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$5.23
2010	$14.11	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$5.16
2009	$13.96	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$4.98

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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