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

$48,220a year

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.18 an hour or $4,018 a month.

Hourly
$23.18
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
13 of 52
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $48,220Highest 10%: $58,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,560$17.10
25th$40,280$19.37
Median$48,220$23.18
75th$55,810$26.83
90th$58,190$27.98

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.18 ($48,220 a year).

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

Yes: $48,220 against $42,660 nationally, 13% more.

Where does Washington rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?

13 of 52 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,190 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.