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

$38,920a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.71 an hour or $3,243 a month.

Hourly
$18.71
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
40 of 52
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,760Median: $38,920Highest 10%: $44,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,760$12.87
25th$33,550$16.13
Median$38,920$18.71
75th$39,010$18.75
90th$44,660$21.47

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Dallas, TX$40,250
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Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$106,000
Power Plant Operator$104,600
Gas Plant Operator$85,530
Petroleum Pump System Operator$84,100
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$79,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,330
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,820
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$68,100
Tool Grinder$62,300
Machinist$61,280
Salaries for every job in Houston, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.71 ($38,920 a year).

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

No: $38,920 against $42,660 nationally, 9% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $38,170, so Houston pays 2% more.

Where does Houston rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

40 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,660 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.