How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in Chicago?
$38,160a year
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,590Median: $38,160Highest 10%: $63,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| Median | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $63,570 | $30.56 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $58,950 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $18.35 ($38,160 a year).
Do grinding and polishing workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $38,160 against $42,660 nationally, 11% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $36,590, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?
44 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,570 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.