How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in Seattle?
$51,310a year
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $24.67 an hour or $4,276 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.67
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,750Median: $51,310Highest 10%: $66,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,750 | $19.59 | |
| 25th | $47,290 | $22.74 | |
| Median | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| 75th | $53,680 | $25.81 | |
| 90th | $66,330 | $31.89 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.
| Portland, OR | $43,250 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $24.67 ($51,310 a year).
Do grinding and polishing workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $51,310 against $42,660 nationally, 20% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $47,290, so Seattle pays 9% more.
Where does Seattle rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?
9 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,330 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.