Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (51-4194) in Hartford Labor Market Area



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Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (51-4194)

Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.70		$21.32		$3.38
2019	$23.70	+4.2%	$20.46	+4.2%	$3.24
2018	$23.03	+2.9%	$19.88	+2.9%	$3.15
2017	$22.33	+3.1%	$19.28	+3.1%	$3.06
2016	$21.73	+2.8%	$18.75	+2.8%	$2.97
2015	$21.21	+2.4%	$18.31	+2.4%	$2.90
2014	$20.73	+2.3%	$17.89	+2.3%	$2.84
2013	$20.34	+1.9%	$17.55	+1.9%	$2.78
2012	$20.00	+1.7%	$17.26	+1.7%	$2.74
2011	$19.68	+1.6%	$16.99	+1.6%	$2.69
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.70		$24.96		-$0.26
2019	$23.70	+4.2%	$23.95	+4.2%	-$0.24
2018	$23.03	+2.9%	$23.22	+3.1%	-$0.19
2017	$22.33	+3.1%	$22.60	+2.8%	-$0.26
2016	$21.73	+2.8%	$22.08	+2.3%	-$0.35
2015	$21.21	+2.4%	$21.62	+2.1%	-$0.40
2014	$20.73	+2.3%	$21.16	+2.2%	-$0.42
2013	$20.34	+1.9%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$0.39
2012	$20.00	+1.7%	$20.37	+1.7%	-$0.37
2011	$19.68	+1.6%	$20.05	+1.6%	-$0.37

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 2020

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