Grinding and Polishing Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A grinding and polishing worker earns a median of $42,660 a year ($20.51 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $45,020. About 10,510 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $42,660
- Gross pay
- $1,640.77
- Federal income tax
- −$113.05
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$101.73
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$23.79
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,402.20
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $42,660
- Federal
- $2,939
- FICA
- $3,263
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $36,457
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-9022). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.51; the average is $21.64.
What is the salary range for a grinding and polishing worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $33,480 and the top 10% earn over $60,810 a year.
How much is $42,660 after taxes?
About $36,457 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $35,214 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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