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Universal grinder operator salary
Average universal grinder operator salary
$40,509
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Average universal grinder operator salary by state
Highest paying states for universal grinder operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $48,624 | $23.38 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $40,542 | $19.49 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $41,106 | $19.76 |
| 4 | Idaho | $45,010 | $21.64 |
| 5 | Indiana | $44,333 | $21.31 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $42,005 | $20.19 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $38,137 | $18.34 |
| 8 | Maine | $41,247 | $19.83 |
| 9 | Michigan | $39,570 | $19.02 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $38,239 | $18.38 |
| 11 | Alaska | $41,888 | $20.14 |
| 12 | New York | $39,827 | $19.15 |
| 13 | Arizona | $41,115 | $19.77 |
| 14 | Utah | $40,358 | $19.40 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $40,327 | $19.39 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $40,306 | $19.38 |
| 17 | Iowa | $36,868 | $17.73 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $37,448 | $18.00 |
| 19 | Colorado | $38,404 | $18.46 |
| 20 | California | $40,952 | $19.69 |
| 21 | Nevada | $39,502 | $18.99 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $35,743 | $17.18 |
| 23 | Illinois | $37,790 | $18.17 |
| 24 | Montana | $39,236 | $18.86 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $36,432 | $17.52 |
| 26 | Ohio | $36,412 | $17.51 |
| 27 | Kansas | $36,411 | $17.51 |
| 28 | Washington | $39,716 | $19.09 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $36,598 | $17.60 |
| 30 | Missouri | $36,966 | $17.77 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $36,376 | $17.49 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $36,646 | $17.62 |
| 33 | Texas | $38,448 | $18.48 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $36,686 | $17.64 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $36,798 | $17.69 |
| 36 | Virginia | $37,849 | $18.20 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $35,639 | $17.13 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $35,990 | $17.30 |
| 39 | Georgia | $35,397 | $17.02 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $35,984 | $17.30 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $36,305 | $17.45 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $36,627 | $17.61 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $35,675 | $17.15 |
| 44 | Maryland | $35,895 | $17.26 |
| 45 | Alabama | $33,492 | $16.10 |
| 46 | Delaware | $36,144 | $17.38 |
| 47 | Vermont | $36,481 | $17.54 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $34,643 | $16.66 |
| 49 | Florida | $33,736 | $16.22 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $34,356 | $16.52 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $33,621 | $16.16 |
Universal grinder operator salary details
A universal grinder operator's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a universal grinder operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $40,509 | $3,376 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying universal grinder operator jobs
The highest paying types of universal grinder operators are tool setter, brick setter operator, and honing machine operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polisher | $32,461 | $2,705 | $15.61 | 608 |
| Grinder | $33,001 | $2,750 | $15.87 | 3,409 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Grinder Operator | $37,978 | $3,165 | $18.26 | 65,420 |
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Universal grinder operator salary trends
The average universal grinder operator salary has risen by $6,151 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average universal grinder operator earned $34,358 annually, but today, they earn $40,509 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for universal grinder operators over the last decade.
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Average universal grinder operator salary over time
Compare universal grinder operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Universal grinder operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,500 | $19.48 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $39,700 | $19.06 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $38,300 | $18.40 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $36,800 | $17.68 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $36,100 | $17.37 | +0.2% |
Recently added universal grinder operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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