Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $35,480 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $43,940
Employed locally 30
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $35,480
    75th
    $35,480
    90th
    $43,940

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $65,540
    Minnesota $50,550
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,780
    Washington $46,250
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,550
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,480

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,490
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,970
    Food Batchmakers$42,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,560
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Michigan City, IN is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Michigan City, IN is 14.9% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.