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

$47,840a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,987 a month.

Hourly
$23.00
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
14 of 52
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $47,840Highest 10%: $58,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,740$17.18
25th$38,340$18.43
Median$47,840$23.00
75th$55,560$26.71
90th$58,390$28.07

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Madison, WI$56,160
Minneapolis, MN$52,890
Grinding and Polishing Worker salary in Wisconsin Grinding and Polishing Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,660
Power Plant Operator$75,300
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,600
Tool and Die Maker$68,120
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,980
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,860
Cleaning$64,850
Forging Machine Setter$60,500
Machinist$60,320
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$60,140
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.00 ($47,840 a year).

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

Yes: $47,840 against $42,660 nationally, 12% more.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $47,790, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.

Where does Milwaukee rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

14 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,390 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.