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How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in Grand Rapids?

$41,360a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,447 a month.

Hourly
$19.88
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
33 of 52
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,120Median: $41,360Highest 10%: $55,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,120$14.00
25th$35,940$17.28
Median$41,360$19.88
75th$49,710$23.90
90th$55,960$26.90

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Detroit, MI$46,960
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $19.88 ($41,360 a year).

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

No: $41,360 against $42,660 nationally, 3% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,430, so Grand Rapids pays 7% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

33 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,960 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.