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How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in San Francisco?

$48,980a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $23.55 an hour or $4,082 a month.

Hourly
$23.55
Vs. national median
+15%
Rank among cities
11 of 52
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,990Median: $48,980Highest 10%: $60,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,990$18.75
25th$43,090$20.72
Median$48,980$23.55
75th$56,740$27.28
90th$60,560$29.12

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

San Jose, CA$51,680
Los Angeles, CA$44,660
Sacramento, CA$43,050
Riverside, CA$42,860
San Diego, CA$40,110
Oxnard, CA$39,730
Grinding and Polishing Worker salary in California Grinding and Polishing Worker salary in all states

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Chemical Plant and System Operator$111,900
Tool and Die Maker$97,560
Aircraft Structure$97,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$93,640
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$91,500
Plant and System Operator$91,310
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $23.55 ($48,980 a year).

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

Yes: $48,980 against $42,660 nationally, 15% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $44,450, so San Francisco pays 10% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

11 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,560 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.