How much does a grinding make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Average (mean)
- $48,170
- Jobs
- 67,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $54,290 | $26.10 | |
| 90th | $62,600 | $30.10 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $57,290 |
| Minnesota | $51,780 |
| Massachusetts | $50,910 |
| Vermont | $50,640 |
| West Virginia | $49,950 |
| Washington | $49,300 |
| New York | $49,290 |
| Kentucky | $49,160 |
| Connecticut | $48,590 |
| Nebraska | $48,500 |
| South Carolina | $48,040 |
| North Carolina | $47,770 |
| North Dakota | $47,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,650 |
| Wisconsin | $47,330 |
| Indiana | $47,310 |
| Maine | $47,230 |
| Wyoming | $46,800 |
| New Hampshire | $46,580 |
| Iowa | $46,380 |
| Missouri | $46,270 |
| Illinois | $46,180 |
| Nevada | $46,140 |
| Colorado | $46,120 |
| Idaho | $45,980 |
| California | $45,890 |
| Georgia | $45,850 |
| Michigan | $45,460 |
| Ohio | $45,270 |
| Arizona | $44,990 |
| Tennessee | $44,710 |
| New Jersey | $44,450 |
| Delaware | $44,390 |
| Utah | $44,320 |
| Rhode Island | $43,650 |
| Maryland | $43,530 |
| Virginia | $43,170 |
| Kansas | $42,710 |
| Mississippi | $42,660 |
| Texas | $42,250 |
| Montana | $41,740 |
| Florida | $40,310 |
| Arkansas | $39,590 |
| South Dakota | $39,060 |
| Louisiana | $38,650 |
| Oklahoma | $38,570 |
| Alabama | $38,170 |
| New Mexico | $38,020 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Canton, OH | $67,210 |
| Bend, OR | $60,180 |
| Muskegon, MI | $59,750 |
| Portland, OR | $58,680 |
| Utica, NY | $57,420 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $57,110 |
| Sandusky, OH | $56,670 |
| Rochester, MN | $55,990 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,590 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $55,080 |
| Seattle, WA | $53,930 |
| Longview, WA | $53,620 |
| Reading, PA | $53,090 |
| Tyler, TX | $52,880 |
| Springfield, MA | $52,660 |
In other countries
Grinding belongs to the international group "Metal working machine tool setters and operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,720
- Forging Machine Setter$49,030
- Rolling Machine Setter$50,140
- Cutting$46,330
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$49,080
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$50,620
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$52,800
- Machinist$58,750
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$54,430
- Pourer and Caster$51,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
How much does a grinding make a month?
About $3,879 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,550 a year.
How much does a grinding make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,110 or less a year ($17.36 an hour); the top 10% make $62,600 or more.
Which state pays grindings the most?
Oregon, with a median of $57,290 a year, followed by Minnesota ($51,780) and Massachusetts ($50,910).
Which city pays grindings the most?
Canton-Massillon, OH, with a median of $67,210 a year.
How many grindings are there in the United States?
About 67,000 people work as grindings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.