Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $41,640 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.02
10th percentile $34,220
90th percentile $50,720
Employed locally 50
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,220
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $41,640
    75th
    $49,630
    90th
    $50,720

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary vs area income 52% Median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $65,540
    St. Cloud, MN $59,480
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $57,590
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $56,610
    Madison, WI $56,160
    Kansas City, MO-KS $53,620

    Nearby metros — Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $46,510
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $45,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,930
    Cleveland, OH $44,820
    Ohio $43,430
    Akron, OH $41,410

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Columbus, OH is $20.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.38 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salaries?

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Columbus, OH is 0.1% below the national median of $41,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Columbus?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $34,220 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.