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How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in Kansas City?

$53,620a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $25.78 an hour or $4,468 a month.

Hourly
$25.78
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
4 of 52
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,850Median: $53,620Highest 10%: $75,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,850$21.56
25th$48,490$23.31
Median$53,620$25.78
75th$60,060$28.88
90th$75,040$36.08

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

St. Louis, MO$58,950
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Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $25.78 ($53,620 a year).

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

Yes: $53,620 against $42,660 nationally, 26% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $47,360, so Kansas City pays 13% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

4 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,040 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.