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

$43,250a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $20.79 an hour or $3,604 a month.

Hourly
$20.79
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
29 of 52
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,750Median: $43,250Highest 10%: $64,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,750$20.07
25th$42,370$20.37
Median$43,250$20.79
75th$48,090$23.12
90th$64,510$31.01

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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$155,700
Power Plant Operator$137,000
Gas Plant Operator$118,600
Chemical Plant and System Operator$87,210
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$83,860
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$81,250
Tool and Die Maker$77,780
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,660
Layout Worker$75,020
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $20.79 ($43,250 a year).

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

Yes: $43,250 against $42,660 nationally, 1% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $42,380, so Portland pays 2% more.

Where does Portland rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

29 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,510 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.