Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $50,850 +22% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $42,850
90th percentile $74,100
Employed locally 110
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,850
    25th
    $45,900
    50th (median)
    $50,850
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $74,100

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary vs area income 32% Median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary is 68% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,560
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,550
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $44,930
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $43,730
    California $43,170

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in San Jose, CA is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in San Jose, CA is 22% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $42,850 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,900.