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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		250
Mean wage		$23.64
Entry wage		$15.96
10th percentile wage		$13.26
50th percentile wage		$23.89
90th percentile wage		$30.59

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	50	21.6%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	10	5.8%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing		$24.26
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	50	$24.01
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	10	$18.97

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. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.89		$23.13		$0.76
2021	$22.96	+4.0%	$22.23	+4.0%	$0.73
2020	$21.97	+4.5%	$21.27	+4.5%	$0.70
2019	$21.27	+3.3%	$20.59	+3.3%	$0.68
2018	$20.64	+3.0%	$19.98	+3.0%	$0.66
2017	$20.01	+3.1%	$19.37	+3.1%	$0.64
2016	$19.46	+2.8%	$18.84	+2.8%	$0.62
2015	$18.93	+2.8%	$18.32	+2.8%	$0.60
2014	$18.50	+2.3%	$17.91	+2.3%	$0.59
2013	$18.14	+2.0%	$17.56	+2.0%	$0.58
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.89		$24.37		-$0.48
2021	$22.96	+4.0%	$23.42	+4.0%	-$0.45
2020	$21.97	+4.5%	$22.62	+3.5%	-$0.64
2019	$21.27	+3.3%	$21.98	+2.9%	-$0.71
2018	$20.64	+3.0%	$21.34	+3.0%	-$0.69
2017	$20.01	+3.1%	$20.73	+2.9%	-$0.71
2016	$19.46	+2.8%	$20.24	+2.4%	-$0.78
2015	$18.93	+2.8%	$19.73	+2.6%	-$0.80
2014	$18.50	+2.3%	$19.31	+2.2%	-$0.81
2013	$18.14	+2.0%	$18.96	+1.9%	-$0.81

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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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