Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Career

Job Description: Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.


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Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$30,860

Median Hourly Wage

$14.84*

Total Employed Nationally

26,670


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.