Grinding and Polishing Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for grinding and polishing workers is $42,660 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,640 in New Mexico to $56,850 in Vermont.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,480
- 25th percentile
- $37,450
- Median
- $42,660
- 75th percentile
- $49,980
- Top 10%
- $60,810
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 10,510 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $56,850 | +33% | $50,000 | $73,900 | 50 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $51,930 | +22% | $39,450 | $63,340 | 120 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $51,630 | +21% | $34,790 | $65,020 | 130 |
| 4 | Montana | $50,460 | +18% | $44,060 | $50,700 | Not published |
| 5 | Virginia | $48,830 | +14% | $32,860 | $71,960 | 330 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $48,670 | +14% | $40,270 | $63,450 | 230 |
| 7 | Kansas | $48,410 | +13% | $32,650 | $68,640 | 100 |
| 8 | Maryland | $48,390 | +13% | $37,630 | $56,190 | Not published |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $47,920 | +12% | $42,950 | $62,230 | 40 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $47,840 | +12% | $35,380 | $61,900 | 300 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $47,790 | +12% | $35,740 | $57,400 | 290 |
| 12 | Delaware | $47,780 | +12% | $31,200 | $56,830 | 40 |
| 13 | Missouri | $47,360 | +11% | $44,760 | $63,360 | 180 |
| 14 | Washington | $47,290 | +11% | $36,470 | $66,330 | 90 |
| 15 | Iowa | $47,280 | +11% | $39,300 | $50,600 | Not published |
| 16 | New York | $47,240 | +11% | $38,220 | $82,160 | 440 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $45,710 | +7% | $33,100 | $60,270 | 260 |
| 18 | Nevada | $45,310 | +6% | $38,100 | $65,200 | 90 |
| 19 | California | $44,450 | +4% | $36,050 | $64,710 | 1,850 |
| 20 | Michigan | $44,430 | +4% | $34,820 | $60,490 | 650 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $42,700 | 0% | $37,580 | $63,140 | 170 |
| 22 | Oregon | $42,380 | −1% | $38,030 | $64,540 | 160 |
| 23 | Georgia | $40,660 | −5% | $31,060 | $63,560 | 220 |
| 24 | Colorado | $40,600 | −5% | $36,540 | $57,250 | 70 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $40,510 | −5% | $31,680 | $54,000 | 140 |
| 26 | Ohio | $40,310 | −6% | $31,720 | $58,260 | 490 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $40,280 | −6% | $31,150 | $44,560 | 30 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $39,870 | −7% | $39,140 | $53,290 | Not published |
| 29 | Florida | $39,480 | −7% | $31,730 | $49,380 | 510 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $38,960 | −9% | $34,640 | $53,920 | 140 |
| 31 | Indiana | $38,810 | −9% | $34,590 | $51,540 | 620 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $38,340 | −10% | $32,380 | $48,080 | 160 |
| 33 | Arizona | $38,280 | −10% | $38,270 | $60,190 | 560 |
| 34 | Texas | $38,170 | −11% | $28,430 | $49,370 | 840 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $37,600 | −12% | $31,200 | $58,260 | 330 |
| 36 | Illinois | $36,590 | −14% | $33,280 | $38,160 | 60 |
| 37 | Alabama | $35,620 | −17% | $26,420 | $50,280 | 150 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $33,830 | −21% | $27,040 | $41,740 | 80 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $33,160 | −22% | $27,650 | $40,160 | 90 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $28,640 | −33% | $26,460 | $40,940 | 120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Grinding and Polishing Workers salary questions
Which state pays grinding and polishing workers the most?
Vermont, with a median of $56,850 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $42,660). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays grinding and polishing workers the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $28,640 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most grinding and polishing workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,850, with a median of $44,450.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.