Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $59,480 +42.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 40
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $50,550
    50th (median)
    $59,480
    75th
    $59,480
    90th
    $60,310

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary vs area income 79% Median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary is 21% 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
    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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $52,300

    Nearby metros — Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,780

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,910
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,160
    Machinists $60,510
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in St. Cloud, MN is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salaries?

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in St. Cloud, MN is 42.7% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,550.