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How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in Boston?

$46,550a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.

Hourly
$22.38
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
17 of 52
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,710Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $66,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,710$18.13
25th$39,520$19.00
Median$46,550$22.38
75th$54,090$26.00
90th$66,100$31.78

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Providence, RI$51,630
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour in Boston?

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).

Do grinding and polishing workers make more in Boston than the national average?

Yes: $46,550 against $42,660 nationally, 9% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $42,700, so Boston pays 9% more.

Where does Boston rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

17 of 52 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding and polishing worker make starting out in Boston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,100 or more.

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.