Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $44,740 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $32,120
90th percentile $54,670
Employed locally 60
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,120
    25th
    $35,620
    50th (median)
    $44,740
    75th
    $46,670
    90th
    $54,670

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary vs area income 63% Median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary is 37% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $45,030
    Florida $38,470
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $38,470
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,150

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Tampa, FL is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Tampa, FL is 7.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $32,120 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,620.