The salary statistics of grinding and polishing workers in the industry sector of mining are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare grinding and polishing worker salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for grinding and polishing workers in the industry sector of mining. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) grinding and polishing workers is $58,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid grinding and polishing workers is $25,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of grinding and polishing workers in the industry sector of mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,370 | 3.85% | 3.85% |
| 2016 | $34,010 | 0.12% | - |
| 2015 | $33,970 | -6.21% | - |
| 2013 | $36,080 | 5.74% | - |
| 2012 | $34,010 | - | - |
The average salaries of grinding and polishing workers in two industries in the mining sector are shown below. For detailed grinding and polishing worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].