SOC 51-9022 · May 2025 · United States
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand across the United States is $42,660 per year, measured over 10,510 jobs. The highest state median is in Vermont, at $56,850.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Pay for this occupation varies by 98.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Vermont pays $56,850 and New Mexico pays $28,640.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $56,850 | 50 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $51,930 | 120 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $51,630 | 130 | |
| 4 | Montana | $50,460 | — | |
| 5 | Virginia | $48,830 | 330 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $48,670 | 230 | |
| 7 | Kansas | $48,410 | 100 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $48,390 | — | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $47,920 | 40 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $47,840 | 300 |
States with the most Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,850 | $44,450 | |
| 2 | Texas | 840 | $38,170 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 650 | $44,430 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 620 | $38,810 | |
| 5 | Arizona | 560 | $38,280 | |
| 6 | Florida | 510 | $39,480 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 490 | $40,310 | |
| 8 | New York | 440 | $47,240 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 330 | $37,600 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 330 | $48,830 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach | $65,540 | 130 |
| 2 | St. Louis | $58,950 | 70 |
| 3 | Madison | $56,160 | 60 |
| 4 | Kansas City | $53,620 | 60 |
| 5 | Minneapolis | $52,890 | 60 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $51,770 | 90 |
| 7 | San Jose | $51,680 | 100 |
| 8 | Providence | $51,630 | 140 |
| 9 | Seattle | $51,310 | 60 |
| 10 | New York | $51,000 | 450 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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