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

$37,470a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $18.01 an hour or $3,123 a month.

Hourly
$18.01
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
45 of 52
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,320Median: $37,470Highest 10%: $49,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,320$14.10
25th$36,280$17.44
Median$37,470$18.01
75th$42,530$20.45
90th$49,790$23.94

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Cincinnati, OH$51,770
Indianapolis, IN$44,940
Chicago, IL$38,160
Grinding and Polishing Worker salary in Indiana Grinding and Polishing Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,790
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$59,040
Welder$50,950
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,960
Machinist$49,910
Painting$49,610
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$48,480
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $18.01 ($37,470 a year).

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

No: $37,470 against $42,660 nationally, 12% less.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $38,810, so Elkhart pays 3% less.

Where does Elkhart rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

45 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,790 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.