Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $36,150 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $31,910
90th percentile $54,930
Employed locally 140
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,910
    25th
    $33,250
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $48,790
    90th
    $54,930

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary vs area income 49% Median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary is 51% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $45,030
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $44,740
    Florida $38,470
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $38,470

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,110
    Bakers $36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Miami, FL is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Miami, FL is 13.3% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $31,910 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,250.