Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $31,750 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.26
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $45,720
Employed locally 160
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $31,750
    50th (median)
    $31,750
    75th
    $38,650
    90th
    $45,720

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary vs area income 47% Median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary is 53% 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $42,570
    Oklahoma $35,410

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,710
    Machinists $53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Tulsa, OK is $15.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Tulsa, OK is 23.8% below 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,750.