Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$41,690
↑ 52.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 52.0% since 2011 ($27,420 → $41,690)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $41,690
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,690 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | $38,940 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $36,960 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $35,670 | +12.3% |
| 2020 | $31,750 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $30,600 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $29,550 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $28,830 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | $28,720 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | $28,610 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $28,340 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $27,830 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | $27,890 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | $27,420 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.