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How much does a grinding make in Houston?

$43,280a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $20.81 an hour or $3,607 a month.

Hourly
$20.81
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
134 of 184
Jobs in the area
1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,480Median: $43,280Highest 10%: $51,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,480$13.69
25th$36,480$17.54
Median$43,280$20.81
75th$46,290$22.25
90th$51,680$24.85

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for grindings.

Tyler, TX$52,880
Waco, TX$47,480
Dallas, TX$42,700
Austin, TX$42,250
Beaumont, TX$39,720
San Antonio, TX$37,960
Grinding salary in Texas Grinding salary in all states

Related jobs in Houston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$106,000
Power Plant Operator$104,600
Gas Plant Operator$85,530
Petroleum Pump System Operator$84,100
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$79,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,330
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,820
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$68,100
Tool Grinder$62,300
Machinist$61,280
Salaries for every job in Houston, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grinding make an hour in Houston?

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $20.81 ($43,280 a year).

Do grindings make more in Houston than the national average?

No: $43,280 against $46,550 nationally, 7% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $42,250, so Houston pays 2% more.

Where does Houston rank for grinding pay?

134 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding make starting out in Houston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,680 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.