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How much does a grinding make in San Jose?

$49,230a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $23.67 an hour or $4,103 a month.

Hourly
$23.67
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
34 of 184
Jobs in the area
830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,580Median: $49,230Highest 10%: $60,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,580$19.03
25th$45,590$21.92
Median$49,230$23.67
75th$52,420$25.20
90th$60,580$29.13

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for grindings.

San Francisco, CA$48,320
Vallejo, CA$47,630
San Diego, CA$46,160
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
Grinding salary in California Grinding salary in all states

Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grinding make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $23.67 ($49,230 a year).

Do grindings make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $49,230 against $46,550 nationally, 6% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,890, so San Jose pays 7% more.

Where does San Jose rank for grinding pay?

34 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,580 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.