Grinding and Polishing Workers Salary in Illinois
Grinding and Polishing Workers in Illinois earn a median of $36,590 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($42,660)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,280; the top 10% earn over $38,160. Nationally the range is $33,480 to $60,810.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,000 median in Illinois
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,740 median in Illinois
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$46,530 median in Illinois
Grinding and Polishing Workers pay in Illinois
How much do grinding and polishing workers make in Illinois?
The median is $36,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,280 and the top 10% earn over $38,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for grinding and polishing workers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 40 (−14% vs. the national median of $42,660). Living costs are not included.