Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Hourly Pay

As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for grinding and polishing workers, hand in the United States was $20.51, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$16.09
25th$18.00
Median$20.51
75th$24.03
90th$29.23

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do grinding and polishing workers, hand make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $20.51; the mean hourly wage is $21.64.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for grinding and polishing workers, hand?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $16.09 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for grinding and polishing workers, hand?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $29.23 per hour.