Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $48,690 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $33,170
90th percentile $69,980
Employed locally 40
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,170
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $69,980

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary vs area income 57% Median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary is 43% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $57,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $42,980
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $34,450

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Reno, NV is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Reno, NV is 16.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $33,170 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.