SOC 519022

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

National Median

$41,690

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$41,690

Entry Level (10th pct)

$32,120

Experienced (90th pct)

$57,250

Total Employed

11,850

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$32,120 - $36,660
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$36,660 - $48,410
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$48,410 - $57,250

Highest Paying Locations for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

St. Cloud, MN

$59,480

+42.7% vs national

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

$57,590

+38.1% vs national

Charleston-North Charleston, SC

$52,300

+25.4% vs national

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

$51,240

+22.9% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$50,850

+22.0% vs national

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
St. Cloud, MN	$59,480	40
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$57,590	N/A
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	$52,300	100
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$51,240	50
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$50,850	110
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$50,560	170
Minnesota	$50,550	140
St. Louis, MO-IL	$50,190	100
Nevada	$50,130	100
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$49,290	310
Rhode Island	$49,050	170
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$49,050	190
Reno, NV	$48,690	40
Connecticut	$47,460	N/A
Missouri	$47,070	240
Iowa	$46,960	240
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$46,960	N/A
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$46,850	N/A
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$46,780	70
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$46,650	N/A
Oregon	$46,650	N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$46,640	600
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)	$46,510	70
New Hampshire	$46,420	40
Washington	$46,250	370
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$46,190	N/A
New York	$45,760	570
Columbia, SC	$45,700	40
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$45,550	30
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$45,480	100
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$45,160	80
Port St. Lucie, FL	$45,030	60
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$44,930	70
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$44,930	140
Cleveland, OH	$44,820	140
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$43,730	160
Ohio	$43,430	490
California	$43,170	2,310
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$43,170	120
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI	$43,000	40
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$42,980	N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$42,960	1,090
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$42,900	240
Oklahoma City, OK	$42,570	40
Arizona	$42,570	250
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$42,570	220
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$42,170	180
Wisconsin	$42,030	200
Massachusetts	$41,710	250
Columbus, OH	$41,640	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand?

The national median annual salary for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand is $41,690, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hands earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hands is St. Cloud, MN, with a median salary of $59,480.

How much can an experienced Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand make?

Top-earning Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hands (90th percentile) make $57,250 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.