How much does a grinder make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,873 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,290
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $74,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,440 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $50,010 |
| 7. United States | $46,480 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $45,640 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $132 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith$47,060
- Metal worker$62,200
- Cnc operator$52,600
- Metal molder$44,900
- Welder$53,340
- Metalworker$62,970
- Steel erector$57,930
- Rigger$62,640
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $70,170 |
| Idaho | $59,250 |
| Vermont | $56,850 |
| Oregon | $55,780 |
| Minnesota | $51,960 |
| Rhode Island | $51,630 |
| Iowa | $50,270 |
| Montana | $50,010 |
| Mississippi | $49,800 |
| Kansas | $49,720 |
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| Missouri | $49,710 |
| Wisconsin | $48,740 |
| Maryland | $48,390 |
| New Jersey | $47,990 |
| Delaware | $47,780 |
| Nebraska | $47,360 |
| New York | $47,190 |
| New Hampshire | $47,150 |
| Virginia | $46,790 |
| South Carolina | $46,770 |
| Maine | $46,750 |
| California | $46,170 |
| Connecticut | $45,430 |
| Massachusetts | $45,350 |
| Nevada | $45,310 |
| Ohio | $44,890 |
| Kentucky | $44,170 |
| Michigan | $44,160 |
| Georgia | $43,860 |
| Texas | $41,200 |
| Oklahoma | $40,320 |
| Louisiana | $40,300 |
| Indiana | $40,300 |
| North Carolina | $40,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,980 |
| West Virginia | $39,870 |
| Alabama | $39,250 |
| Florida | $38,980 |
| Arkansas | $38,670 |
| Colorado | $38,610 |
| Arizona | $38,280 |
| Illinois | $36,590 |
| Tennessee | $36,040 |
| New Mexico | $28,640 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Grinding and Polishing Worker | $42,660 |
| Tool Grinder | $50,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinder make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,873 a month, $46,480 a year.
How much does a grinder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $34,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $69,250.
Which country pays a grinder the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a grinder the most?
Washington, with a median of $70,170 a year.
Does a grinder make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $53,670 a year against $46,480 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a grinder or a metal worker?
A metal worker: $62,200 a year against $46,480 for a grinder, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate