Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand earn a median $42,660 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$42,660
$20.51 per hour
Range
$33,480 – $60,810
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
10,510
across the U.S.
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$36,457
per year · effective tax rate 14.5%
$3,038Monthly
$1,519Twice a month
$1,402Every 2 weeks
$17.53Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,939
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,645
- Medicare (1.45%)$619
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,457
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,480 | $16.10 | $29,081 |
| 25th percentile | $37,450 | $18.00 | $32,271 |
| Median (50th) | $42,660 | $20.51 | $36,457 |
| 75th percentile | $49,980 | $24.03 | $42,339 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,810 | $29.24 | $51,041 |
Best cities for grinding and polishing workers, hand (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $51,000 | $41,002 | $36,425 | 450 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $44,660 | $36,708 | $32,323 | 880 |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZ | $38,280 | $32,190 | $31,157 | 490 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $51,000
- Los Angeles, CA — $44,660
- Phoenix, AZ — $38,280
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $56,850 | $46,388 | $50,000 – $73,900 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $51,930 | $41,898 | $39,450 – $63,340 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $51,630 | $42,345 | $34,790 – $65,020 | 130 |
| Montana | $50,460 | $41,110 | $44,060 – $50,700 | — |
| Virginia | $48,830 | $39,421 | $32,860 – $71,960 | 330 |
| Connecticut | $48,670 | $40,021 | $40,270 – $63,450 | 230 |
| Kansas | $48,410 | $39,176 | $32,650 – $68,640 | 100 |
| Maryland | $48,390 | $39,126 | $37,630 – $56,190 | — |
| New Hampshire | $47,920 | $40,684 | $42,950 – $62,230 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $47,840 | $39,524 | $35,380 – $61,900 | 300 |
| Wisconsin | $47,790 | $39,258 | $35,740 – $57,400 | 290 |
| Delaware | $47,780 | $38,596 | $31,200 – $56,830 | 40 |
| Missouri | $47,360 | $38,945 | $44,760 – $63,360 | 180 |
| Washington | $47,290 | $40,178 | $36,470 – $66,330 | 90 |
| Iowa | $47,280 | $39,025 | $39,300 – $50,600 | — |
| New York | $47,240 | $38,183 | $38,220 – $82,160 | 440 |
| South Carolina | $45,710 | $37,322 | $33,100 – $60,270 | 260 |
| Nevada | $45,310 | $38,587 | $38,100 – $65,200 | 90 |
| California | $44,450 | $36,550 | $36,050 – $64,710 | 1,850 |
| Michigan | $44,430 | $36,242 | $34,820 – $60,490 | 650 |
| Massachusetts | $42,700 | $34,574 | $37,580 – $63,140 | 170 |
| Oregon | $42,380 | $33,354 | $38,030 – $64,540 | 160 |
| Georgia | $40,660 | $33,363 | $31,060 – $63,560 | 220 |
| Colorado | $40,600 | $33,724 | $36,540 – $57,250 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,510 | $33,486 | $31,680 – $54,000 | 140 |
| Ohio | $40,310 | $34,243 | $31,720 – $58,260 | 490 |
| Mississippi | $40,280 | $33,666 | $31,150 – $44,560 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $39,870 | $33,121 | $39,140 – $53,290 | — |
| Florida | $39,480 | $33,902 | $31,730 – $49,380 | 510 |
| Arkansas | $38,960 | $32,178 | $34,640 – $53,920 | 140 |
| Indiana | $38,810 | $32,248 | $34,590 – $51,540 | 620 |
| Oklahoma | $38,340 | $31,806 | $32,380 – $48,080 | 160 |
| Arizona | $38,280 | $32,190 | $38,270 – $60,190 | 560 |
| Texas | $38,170 | $32,850 | $28,430 – $49,370 | 840 |
| North Carolina | $37,600 | $31,400 | $31,200 – $58,260 | 330 |
| Illinois | $36,590 | $29,914 | $33,280 – $38,160 | 60 |
| Alabama | $35,620 | $29,285 | $26,420 – $50,280 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $33,830 | $29,362 | $27,040 – $41,740 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $33,160 | $28,216 | $27,650 – $40,160 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $28,640 | $24,884 | $26,460 – $40,940 | 120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing workers, hand make?
The national median salary for grinding and polishing workers, hand is $42,660 a year ($20.51 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,480 and the top 10% earn over $60,810. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays grinding and polishing workers, hand the most?
Vermont has the highest median pay at $56,850. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many grinding and polishing workers, hand are there in the U.S.?
About 10,510 people work as grinding and polishing workers, hand nationwide.