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

$44,740a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $21.51 an hour or $3,728 a month.

Hourly
$21.51
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
25 of 52
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,120Median: $44,740Highest 10%: $54,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,120$15.44
25th$35,620$17.13
Median$44,740$21.51
75th$46,670$22.44
90th$54,670$26.28

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

Miami, FL$39,410
Orlando, FL$35,180
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $21.51 ($44,740 a year).

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

Yes: $44,740 against $42,660 nationally, 5% more.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $39,480, so Tampa pays 13% more.

Where does Tampa rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

25 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,670 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.