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Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-9022 |
| title | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand |
| onet code | 51-9022.00 |
| 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 11,850 |
| a mean | 43,550 |
| a median | 41,690 |
| a pct10 | 32,120 |
| a pct25 | 36,660 |
| a pct75 | 48,410 |
| a pct90 | 57,250 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 20 |
The day-to-day work of a grinding and polishing workers, hand typically centers on verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring, and Operation and Control. Across the top 5 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.17 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working grinding and polishing workers, hand, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (37.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Minnesota at $50,550 and lowest in Louisiana at $32,120 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Missouri) average $48,852. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $50,550 | $51,500 | $41,600 | $64,060 | 140 |
| Nevada | $50,130 | $52,310 | $33,170 | $67,660 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $49,050 | $46,350 | $34,250 | $59,630 | 170 |
| Connecticut | $47,460 | $50,650 | $40,840 | $59,810 | — |
| Missouri | $47,070 | $48,880 | $44,720 | $59,800 | 240 |
| Iowa | $46,960 | $47,410 | $40,550 | $52,940 | 240 |
| Oregon | $46,650 | $51,940 | $36,400 | $62,590 | — |
| New Hampshire | $46,420 | $48,140 | $41,600 | $59,530 | 40 |
| Washington | $46,250 | $49,450 | $39,740 | $69,270 | 370 |
| New York | $45,760 | $52,870 | $37,260 | $97,820 | 570 |
| Ohio | $43,430 | $42,220 | $32,100 | $50,000 | 490 |
| California | $43,170 | $44,980 | $36,430 | $58,650 | 2,310 |
| Arizona | $42,570 | $44,870 | $34,260 | $58,440 | 250 |
| Wisconsin | $42,030 | $44,580 | $32,590 | $61,110 | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $41,710 | $44,730 | $36,260 | $61,210 | 250 |
| New Jersey | $41,610 | $44,890 | $35,320 | $60,030 | 340 |
| Michigan | $41,330 | $41,410 | $35,250 | $49,110 | 470 |
| South Carolina | $40,790 | $43,280 | $30,550 | $54,380 | 280 |
| Colorado | $40,090 | $43,570 | $34,410 | $53,050 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $39,430 | $40,900 | $30,180 | $51,580 | 290 |
| Indiana | $39,110 | $40,320 | $29,600 | $52,750 | 710 |
| Virginia | $38,920 | $42,920 | $29,750 | $63,480 | 470 |
| Georgia | $38,710 | $41,520 | $30,180 | $58,780 | 320 |
| Florida | $38,470 | $41,210 | $31,290 | $51,610 | 610 |
| Vermont | $38,350 | $42,850 | $31,020 | $70,730 | 30 |
| Illinois | $38,220 | $41,680 | $31,720 | $59,410 | 40 |
| Texas | $37,870 | $39,140 | $30,740 | $48,000 | 780 |
| North Carolina | $37,750 | $40,340 | $29,040 | $56,040 | 440 |
| South Dakota | $37,620 | $39,810 | $30,550 | $51,020 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $36,560 | $37,930 | $30,640 | $49,460 | 160 |
| Utah | $35,710 | $40,320 | $31,200 | $57,310 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $35,410 | $37,340 | $31,700 | $46,280 | 240 |
| New Mexico | $34,900 | $34,030 | $26,490 | $40,170 | 140 |
| Alabama | $33,060 | $35,490 | $25,000 | $50,510 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $32,120 | $34,480 | $30,930 | $38,900 | 120 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for grinding and polishing workers, hand. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Aircraft Skin Burnisher or Balance Wheel Arm Burnisher frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand compares to others in the 51 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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