How much does a grinding make in California?
$45,890a year
Median yearly pay for grindings in California. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 7,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $45,890Highest 10%: $62,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $39,440 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $53,820 | $25.88 | |
| 90th | $62,630 | $30.11 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $49,230 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,320 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,630 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,160 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,440 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,050 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,780 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,580 |
| Stockton, CA | $44,160 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,130 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for grindings.
| 23. Nevada | $46,140 |
| 24. Colorado | $46,120 |
| 25. Idaho | $45,980 |
| 26. California | $45,890 |
| 27. Georgia | $45,850 |
| 28. Michigan | $45,460 |
| 29. Ohio | $45,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.06 ($45,890 a year).
Do grindings make more in California than the national average?
No: $45,890 against $46,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for grinding pay?
California ranks 26 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays grindings the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $49,230 a year.
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.