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

$46,960a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $22.58 an hour or $3,913 a month.

Hourly
$22.58
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
16 of 52
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,740Median: $46,960Highest 10%: $60,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,740$17.66
25th$38,830$18.67
Median$46,960$22.58
75th$53,950$25.94
90th$60,490$29.08

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Grand Rapids, MI$41,360
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Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$124,100
Gas Plant Operator$108,700
Power Plant Operator$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
Model Maker$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$64,820
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $22.58 ($46,960 a year).

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

Yes: $46,960 against $42,660 nationally, 10% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,430, so Detroit pays 6% more.

Where does Detroit rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

16 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,490 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.