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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment360
Mean wage$17.14
Entry wage$11.05
10th percentile wage$10.67
50th percentile wage$15.54
90th percentile wage$24.91
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing23063.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing230$20.52
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$15.54 $19.86 -$4.32
2018$15.39+1.0%$19.67+1.0%-$4.27
2017$14.95+2.9%$19.11+2.9%-$4.15
2016$14.50+3.1%$18.53+3.1%-$4.03
2015$14.11+2.8%$18.03+2.8%-$3.92
2014$13.77+2.4%$17.60+2.4%-$3.82
2013$13.46+2.3%$17.20+2.3%-$3.74
2012$13.20+1.9%$16.88+1.9%-$3.67
2011$12.98+1.7%$16.59+1.7%-$3.60
2010$12.78+1.6%$16.33+1.6%-$3.55
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$15.54 $23.07 -$7.53
2018$15.39+1.0%$22.87+.9%-$7.47
2017$14.95+2.9%$22.17+3.1%-$7.21
2016$14.50+3.1%$21.58+2.8%-$7.07
2015$14.11+2.8%$21.08+2.3%-$6.97
2014$13.77+2.4%$20.64+2.1%-$6.87
2013$13.46+2.3%$20.20+2.2%-$6.74
2012$13.20+1.9%$19.79+2.1%-$6.58
2011$12.98+1.7%$19.45+1.7%-$6.46
2010$12.78+1.6%$19.15+1.6%-$6.37

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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