How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in California?
$44,450a year
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in California. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.37
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,050Median: $44,450Highest 10%: $64,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| Median | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| 75th | $51,020 | $24.53 | |
| 90th | $64,710 | $31.11 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $51,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,980 |
| Modesto, CA | $45,110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,660 |
| Stockton, CA | $43,510 |
| Sacramento, CA | $43,050 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,860 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,110 |
| Oxnard, CA | $39,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for grinding and polishing workers.
| 16. New York | $47,240 |
| 17. South Carolina | $45,710 |
| 18. Nevada | $45,310 |
| 19. California | $44,450 |
| 20. Michigan | $44,430 |
| 21. Massachusetts | $42,700 |
| 22. Oregon | $42,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.37 ($44,450 a year).
Do grinding and polishing workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,450 against $42,660 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?
California ranks 19 of 40 states.
Which city in California pays grinding and polishing workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $51,680 a year.
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.