SOC 51-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand — Florida
Florida · 4 metro areas compared
At $39,480, median pay for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Florida tracks the national median of $42,660 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,480, median pay for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Florida tracks the national median of $42,660 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,380 to $46,540.
The area has 510 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.77 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Florida ranks number 29th out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Port St. Lucie records the highest median at $45,360. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 630th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,730 | −25.6% |
| 25th | $35,380 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $39,480 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $46,540 | +9.1% |
| 90th | $49,380 | +15.8% |
| Mean | $41,220 | −3.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port St. Lucie | $45,360 | 40 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $44,740 | 60 | |
| 3 | Miami | $39,410 | 100 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $35,180 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $39,480 buys what $38,182 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,182US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,480 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,730 to $49,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 510 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Port St. Lucie, at $45,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Florida?
The median annual wage is $39,480, or $18.98 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 Florida is 7.5% lower. 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 Florida earns more than $49,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,730 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 Port St. Lucie, at $45,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 510 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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