Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $42,570 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $34,260
90th percentile $58,550
Employed locally 220
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,260
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $42,570
    75th
    $51,850
    90th
    $58,550

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Phoenix, AZ is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.1% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $34,260 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.