How much does a grinding and polishing worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,555 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Average (mean)
- $45,020
- Jobs
- 10,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,480 | $16.10 | |
| 25th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $42,660 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 90th | $60,810 | $29.24 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Vermont | $56,850 |
| Minnesota | $51,930 |
| Rhode Island | $51,630 |
| Montana | $50,460 |
| Virginia | $48,830 |
| Connecticut | $48,670 |
| Kansas | $48,410 |
| Maryland | $48,390 |
| New Hampshire | $47,920 |
| New Jersey | $47,840 |
| Wisconsin | $47,790 |
| Delaware | $47,780 |
| Missouri | $47,360 |
| Washington | $47,290 |
| Iowa | $47,280 |
| New York | $47,240 |
| South Carolina | $45,710 |
| Nevada | $45,310 |
| California | $44,450 |
| Michigan | $44,430 |
| Massachusetts | $42,700 |
| Oregon | $42,380 |
| Georgia | $40,660 |
| Colorado | $40,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,510 |
| Ohio | $40,310 |
| Mississippi | $40,280 |
| West Virginia | $39,870 |
| Florida | $39,480 |
| Arkansas | $38,960 |
| Indiana | $38,810 |
| Oklahoma | $38,340 |
| Arizona | $38,280 |
| Texas | $38,170 |
| North Carolina | $37,600 |
| Illinois | $36,590 |
| Alabama | $35,620 |
| Tennessee | $33,830 |
| Louisiana | $33,160 |
| New Mexico | $28,640 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $65,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,950 |
| Madison, WI | $56,160 |
| Kansas City, MO | $53,620 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,890 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,770 |
| San Jose, CA | $51,680 |
| Providence, RI | $51,630 |
| Seattle, WA | $51,310 |
| New York, NY | $51,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,980 |
| Hartford, CT | $48,670 |
| Washington, DC | $48,220 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,840 |
| Waterbury, CT | $47,690 |
In other countries
Grinding and Polishing Worker belongs to the international group "Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,040
- Separating$51,610
- Crushing$48,540
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,990
- Cutter and Trimmer$38,020
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Extruding$45,760
- Furnace$48,040
- Inspector$48,570
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.51 ($42,660 a year).
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make a month?
About $3,555 a month before tax, based on a median of $42,660 a year.
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,480 or less a year ($16.10 an hour); the top 10% make $60,810 or more.
Which state pays grinding and polishing workers the most?
Vermont, with a median of $56,850 a year, followed by Minnesota ($51,930) and Rhode Island ($51,630).
Which city pays grinding and polishing workers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $65,540 a year.
How many grinding and polishing workers are there in the United States?
About 10,510 people work as grinding and polishing workers.
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.