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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$14.43
Entry wage$11.23
10th percentile wage$10.66
50th percentile wage$12.20
90th percentile wage$23.24
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing30%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing30$20.51
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$12.20 $18.76 -$6.56
2018$12.08+1.0%$18.58+1.0%-$6.49
2017$11.74+2.9%$18.05+2.9%-$6.31
2016$11.38+3.1%$17.50+3.1%-$6.12
2015$11.07+2.8%$17.03+2.8%-$5.95
2014$10.81+2.4%$16.62+2.4%-$5.81
2013$10.57+2.3%$16.25+2.3%-$5.68
2012$10.37+1.9%$15.94+1.9%-$5.57
2011$10.19+1.7%$15.68+1.7%-$5.48
2010$10.03+1.6%$15.42+1.6%-$5.39
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.20 $21.96 -$9.76
2018$12.08+1.0%$21.77+.9%-$9.68
2017$11.74+2.9%$21.10+3.1%-$9.36
2016$11.38+3.1%$20.54+2.8%-$9.15
2015$11.07+2.8%$20.07+2.3%-$8.99
2014$10.81+2.4%$19.65+2.1%-$8.83
2013$10.57+2.3%$19.23+2.2%-$8.66
2012$10.37+1.9%$18.84+2.1%-$8.47
2011$10.19+1.7%$18.52+1.7%-$8.32
2010$10.03+1.6%$18.23+1.6%-$8.19
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $18.4650
North Central $18.41 
Northwest $15.7920
South Central $12.20 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $18.4650
Northwest $15.7920
North Central $18.41 
South Central $12.20 
Wages in other areas
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