How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in San Jose?
$51,680a year
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $24.85 an hour or $4,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.85
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,940Median: $51,680Highest 10%: $62,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,940 | $19.20 | |
| 25th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| Median | $51,680 | $24.85 | |
| 75th | $57,530 | $27.66 | |
| 90th | $62,390 | $30.00 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.
| San Francisco, CA | $48,980 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,660 |
| Sacramento, CA | $43,050 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,860 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,110 |
| Oxnard, CA | $39,730 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $24.85 ($51,680 a year).
Do grinding and polishing workers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $51,680 against $42,660 nationally, 21% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,450, so San Jose pays 16% more.
Where does San Jose rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?
7 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,390 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.