How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in St. Louis?
$58,950a year
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.34 an hour or $4,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.34
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,170Median: $58,950Highest 10%: $63,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 25th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| Median | $58,950 | $28.34 | |
| 75th | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 90th | $63,770 | $30.66 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.
| Kansas City, MO | $53,620 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $28.34 ($58,950 a year).
Do grinding and polishing workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $58,950 against $42,660 nationally, 38% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $47,360, so St. Louis pays 24% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?
2 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,770 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.