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

$44,940a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $21.61 an hour or $3,745 a month.

Hourly
$21.61
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
24 of 52
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,310Median: $44,940Highest 10%: $55,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,310$17.94
25th$39,940$19.20
Median$44,940$21.61
75th$48,470$23.30
90th$55,550$26.71

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Cincinnati, OH$51,770
Chicago, IL$38,160
Elkhart, IN$37,470
Grinding and Polishing Worker salary in Indiana Grinding and Polishing Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $21.61 ($44,940 a year).

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

Yes: $44,940 against $42,660 nationally, 5% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $38,810, so Indianapolis pays 16% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

24 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,550 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.