SOC 51-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Cincinnati, OH comes to $51,770 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,660 by 21.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Cincinnati, OH comes to $51,770 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,660 by 21.4%. Pay ranges from under $38,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,330 to $58,260.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dayton records the highest median at $45,070. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 394th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,680 | −9.3% |
| 25th | $45,330 | +6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $51,770 | +21.4% |
| 75th | $58,260 | +36.6% |
| 90th | $70,110 | +64.3% |
| Mean | $52,490 | +23.0% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $51,770 goes as far as $55,787 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,787US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,770 a year, 21.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,680 to $70,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $45,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $51,770, or $24.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,660, so pay in Cincinnati, OH is 21.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cincinnati, OH earns more than $70,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $45,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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