Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $40,260 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.36
10th percentile $31,830
90th percentile $49,650
Employed locally 130
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,830
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $40,260
    75th
    $43,440
    90th
    $49,650

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary vs area income 50% Median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary is 50% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,480

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Houston, TX is $19.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Houston, TX is 3.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $31,830 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.