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How much does a grinding make in Asheville?

$50,400a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $24.23 an hour or $4,200 a month.

Hourly
$24.23
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
25 of 184
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $50,400Highest 10%: $60,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,920$17.75
25th$40,380$19.41
Median$50,400$24.23
75th$60,460$29.07
90th$60,490$29.08

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for grindings.

Charlotte, NC$51,000
Greensboro, NC$48,630
Hickory, NC$39,300
Virginia Beach, VA$36,830
Grinding salary in North Carolina Grinding salary in all states

Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Tool and Die Maker$60,950
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$53,450
Machinist$53,110
Welder$52,540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$50,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,740
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,440
Separating$50,310
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grinding make an hour in Asheville?

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $24.23 ($50,400 a year).

Do grindings make more in Asheville than the national average?

Yes: $50,400 against $46,550 nationally, 8% more.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $47,770, so Asheville pays 6% more.

Where does Asheville rank for grinding pay?

25 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding make starting out in Asheville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,490 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.