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

$39,750a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $19.11 an hour or $3,313 a month.

Hourly
$19.11
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
37 of 52
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $39,750Highest 10%: $49,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$32,010$15.39
Median$39,750$19.11
75th$45,330$21.79
90th$49,640$23.87

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Virginia Beach, VA$65,540
Hickory, NC$36,680
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Tool and Die Maker$62,440
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Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $19.11 ($39,750 a year).

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

No: $39,750 against $42,660 nationally, 7% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $37,600, so Charlotte pays 6% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

37 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,640 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.