Profession
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.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
51-9022SOC 2018 51-9022
GroupAll
Median42,660 USD
Average45,020 USD
Middle 50%37,450 USD - 49,980 USD
Decile range33,480 USD - 60,810 USD
Bottom decile33,480 USD
Top decile60,810 USD
🇺🇸 United States2025
86502018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 8650
GroupMen
Median56,316 USD
Average56,316 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 California2025
51-9022SOC 2018 51-9022
GroupAll
Median44,450 USD
Average46,650 USD
Middle 50%38,520 USD - 51,020 USD
Decile range36,050 USD - 64,710 USD
Bottom decile36,050 USD
Top decile64,710 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesGrinding and Polishing Workers, Hand