Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (51-4194) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$22.83
Entry wage		$15.37
10th percentile wage		$12.14
50th percentile wage		$24.70
90th percentile wage		$30.40

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing		$24.70

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		$21.12		$3.58
2019	$23.70	+4.2%	$20.27	+4.2%	$3.44
2018	$23.03	+2.9%	$19.69	+2.9%	$3.34
2017	$22.33	+3.1%	$19.09	+3.1%	$3.24
2016	$21.73	+2.8%	$18.58	+2.8%	$3.15
2015	$21.21	+2.4%	$18.14	+2.4%	$3.07
2014	$20.73	+2.3%	$17.72	+2.3%	$3.00
2013	$20.34	+1.9%	$17.39	+1.9%	$2.95
2012	$20.00	+1.7%	$17.10	+1.7%	$2.90
2011	$19.68	+1.6%	$16.83	+1.6%	$2.85
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.70		$24.42		$0.28
2019	$23.70	+4.2%	$23.43	+4.2%	$0.27
2018	$23.03	+2.9%	$22.72	+3.1%	$0.31
2017	$22.33	+3.1%	$22.11	+2.8%	$0.22
2016	$21.73	+2.8%	$21.60	+2.3%	$0.12
2015	$21.21	+2.4%	$21.15	+2.1%	$0.06
2014	$20.73	+2.3%	$20.70	+2.2%	$0.03
2013	$20.34	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.1%	$0.06
2012	$20.00	+1.7%	$19.93	+1.7%	$0.07
2011	$19.68	+1.6%	$19.62	+1.6%	$0.06

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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