What are the main factors that influence a Grinder/Deburr's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Grinder/Deburr's salary?

A Grinder/Deburr's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,857 for beginners, reaching about $46,572 at mid-level, and approach $47,430 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Grinder/Deburr?

Grinder/Deburr salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Grinder/Deburr roles are District of Columbia $51,300, California $51,200, Massachusetts $50,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How do different companies affect a Grinder/Deburr's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Grinder/Deburr roles. Large, established industry leaders like McDermott ($78,348) and DR Horton ($77,426) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $54,905.

Grinder/Deburr Salary in the United States

How much does a Grinder/Deburr make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Grinder/Deburr in the United States is $46,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Grinder/Deburr's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,794
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,700 to $48,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,421

10% $37,421

50% (Median) $46,400

90% $50,794

Grinder/Deburr Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,700	$4,058	$937	$23
Average	$46,400	$3,867	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$41,700	$3,475	$802	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Grinder/Deburr Salaries

A Grinder/Deburr's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Grinder/Deburr Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Grinder/Deburr's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,857
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,348
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,572
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,258
Expert (over 8 years): $47,430

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Grinder/Deburr	$44,857
Intermediate Level Grinder/Deburr	$45,348
Senior Level Grinder/Deburr	$46,572
Specialist Level Grinder/Deburr	$47,258
Expert Level Grinder/Deburr	$47,430

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How Do Grinder/Deburr Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Grinder/Deburrs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,300.
California: $51,200.
Massachusetts: $50,500.

District of Columbia $51,300 California $51,200 Massachusetts $50,500 Washington $50,300 New Jersey $50,300 Alaska $50,200 Connecticut $49,600 New York $49,300

Hawaii $48,500 Rhode Island $48,100 Maryland $47,800 Minnesota $47,500 Illinois $47,300 Colorado $47,300 Oregon $47,100 Delaware $47,000

New Hampshire $46,900 Virginia $46,700 Pennsylvania $46,200 Nevada $45,900 North Dakota $45,800 Michigan $45,700 Wisconsin $45,600 Vermont $45,500

Ohio $45,200 Arizona $45,200 Maine $45,200 Texas $45,200 Georgia $44,700 Indiana $44,500 Wyoming $44,500 Utah $44,400

Iowa $44,400 Kansas $44,200 Louisiana $44,100 North Carolina $44,100 Missouri $44,100 Florida $43,900 Montana $43,800 Nebraska $43,700

Kentucky $43,600 South Carolina $43,500 Tennessee $43,300 Idaho $43,300 New Mexico $43,000 Oklahoma $42,900 Alabama $42,600 South Dakota $42,200

Arkansas $41,900 West Virginia $41,800 Mississippi $41,400

Top Paying Cities for Grinder/Deburrs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $58,500
San Francisco: $57,800
Oakland: $56,600

San Jose, CA $58,500

San Francisco, CA $57,800

Oakland, CA $56,600

New York, NY $53,400

Paramus, NJ $52,700

Queens Village, NY $52,700

Passaic, NJ $52,700

Bergenfield, NJ $52,700

Huntington, NY $52,600

Stamford, CT $52,600

Newark, NJ $52,200

Bridgeport, CT $52,100

Vallejo, CA $52,000

New Brunswick, NJ $52,000

Petaluma, CA $52,000

Middlesex, NJ $51,900

Somerset, NJ $51,900

Santa Cruz, CA $51,800

Boston, MA $51,500

Monterey, CA $51,400

Seattle, WA $51,300

Santa Rosa, CA $51,300

Los Angeles, CA $51,200

Juneau, AK $51,100

Washington, DC $51,100

Orange, CA $50,900

Santa Ana, CA $50,800

Anaheim, CA $50,700

Anchorage, AK $50,700

Long Beach, CA $50,700

Santa Maria, CA $50,600

Everett, WA $50,600

Danbury, CT $50,400

Bremerton, WA $50,300

Tacoma, WA $50,200

New Suffolk, NY $50,200

Santa Barbara, CA $50,100

Sacramento, CA $50,100

Brockton, MA $50,000

San Diego, CA $50,000

Trenton, NJ $50,000

Fairbanks, AK $49,900

Lompoc, CA $49,800

Lowell, MA $49,700

Ventura, CA $49,700

Nashua, NH $49,700

Stockton, CA $49,700

Modesto, CA $49,400

Poughkeepsie, NY $49,300

New Haven, CT $49,200

Kennewick, WA $49,200

Olympia, WA $49,200

Lawrence, MA $49,000

New Bedford, MA $48,900

Hartford, CT $48,900

Riverside, CA $48,900

Richland, WA $48,900

San Bernardino, CA $48,800

Norwich, CT $48,800

Portsmouth, NH $48,800

New London, CT $48,800

Bakersfield, CA $48,800

New Britain, CT $48,800

Atlantic City, NJ $48,800

Boulder, CO $48,700

Portland, OR $48,600

Worcester, MA $48,600

Minneapolis, MN $48,400

Philadelphia, PA $48,400

Honolulu, HI $48,200

Saint Paul, MN $48,200

Vineland, NJ $48,200

Providence, RI $48,100

Chicago, IL $47,900

Bellingham, WA $47,900

Baltimore, MD $47,800

Springfield, MA $47,800

Chico, CA $47,700

Pittsfield, MA $47,600

Manchester, NH $47,500

Spokane, WA $47,300

Denver, CO $47,300

Albany, NY $47,100

Troy, NY $47,000

Nassau, NY $47,000

Schenectady, NY $47,000

Wilmington, DE $46,900

Salem, OR $46,800

Burlington, VT $46,800

Portland, ME $46,700

Yakima, WA $46,600

Rochester, MN $46,500

Reno, NV $46,500

Fresno, CA $46,500

Allentown, PA $46,400

Milwaukee, WI $46,400

Detroit, MI $46,400

Ann Arbor, MI $46,400

Carson City, NV $46,300

Colorado Springs, CO $46,300

Syracuse, NY $46,300

Houston, TX $46,200

Eugene, OR $46,200

Gary, IN $46,100

Springfield, OR $46,100

Bismarck, ND $46,100

Fort Collins, CO $46,000

Galveston, TX $46,000

Medford, OR $46,000

Austin, TX $45,900

Concord, NH $45,900

Mesa, AZ $45,800

Reading, PA $45,800

Phoenix, AZ $45,800

Dallas, TX $45,800

Saint Cloud, MN $45,800

Madison, WI $45,700

Utica, NY $45,600

Raleigh, NC $45,500

Rochester, NY $45,500

Des Moines, IA $45,500

Atlanta, GA $45,400

Battle Creek, MI $45,400

Salt Lake City, UT $45,400

Lancaster, PA $45,300

Harrisburg, PA $45,300

Pittsburgh, PA $45,200

Boca Raton, FL $45,200

Columbus, OH $45,200

Champaign, IL $45,200

Kansas City, KS $45,200

Kansas City, MO $45,200

Fort Worth, TX $45,200

Las Vegas, NV $45,100

Richmond, VA $45,100

Indianapolis, IN $45,100

Cleveland, OH $45,100

Cincinnati, OH $45,100

Petersburg, VA $45,000

Huntsville, AL $44,900

Lansing, MI $44,900

Lebanon, PA $44,900

Pueblo, CO $44,900

Appleton, WI $44,900

Buffalo, NY $44,900

Dayton, OH $44,800

Racine, WI $44,800

Charlotte, NC $44,800

Saint Louis, MO $44,800

York, PA $44,800

Elkhart, IN $44,800

Gastonia, NC $44,800

Billings, MT $44,800

Beaumont, TX $44,800

Elyria, OH $44,700

Springfield, IL $44,700

Fargo, ND $44,700

Rockford, IL $44,700

Rock Hill, SC $44,700

Binghamton, NY $44,700

Toledo, OH $44,700

Benton Harbor, MI $44,700

Lorain, OH $44,700

Flagstaff, AZ $44,600

Fort Lauderdale, FL $44,600

Duluth, MN $44,600

Miami, FL $44,600

Cheyenne, WY $44,500

Grand Forks, ND $44,500

Bangor, ME $44,400

Cedar Rapids, IA $44,400

Durham, NC $44,400

Louisville, KY $44,400

Grand Rapids, MI $44,300

Hialeah, FL $44,300

Casper, WY $44,300

Virginia Beach, VA $44,200

Akron, OH $44,200

Scranton, PA $44,200

New Orleans, LA $44,200

Peoria, IL $44,100

Sarasota, FL $44,100

Nashville, TN $44,100

Omaha, NE $44,100

Green Bay, WI $44,100

Baton Rouge, LA $44,100

Tampa, FL $44,000

Saint Petersburg, FL $44,000

Tucson, AZ $44,000

Davenport, IA $44,000

Charleston, SC $44,000

Jamestown, NY $44,000

Evansville, IN $43,900

Port Arthur, TX $43,900

Bradenton, FL $43,900

Santa Fe, NM $43,800

Orlando, FL $43,700

Clearwater, FL $43,700

High Point, NC $43,600

Ogden, UT $43,600

Newport News, VA $43,600

La Crosse, WI $43,600

Canton, OH $43,600

Albuquerque, NM $43,600

Corpus Christi, TX $43,500

Norfolk, VA $43,500

Laramie, WY $43,500

Rock Island, IL $43,500

Saginaw, MI $43,500

Jacksonville, FL $43,500

Salisbury, NC $43,500

Boise, ID $43,400

Moline, IL $43,400

Fort Myers, FL $43,400

Memphis, TN $43,400

Tulsa, OK $43,400

Waterloo, IA $43,400

Provo, UT $43,300

Fort Wayne, IN $43,300

Spartanburg, SC $43,300

Lincoln, NE $43,300

Cedar Falls, IA $43,200

San Antonio, TX $43,200

Greensboro, NC $43,200

South Bend, IN $43,200

Birmingham, AL $43,100

Winston Salem, NC $43,100

Savannah, GA $43,100

Muskegon, MI $43,100

Lake Charles, LA $43,000

Anderson, IN $43,000

Tuscaloosa, AL $42,900

Lexington, KY $42,900

Augusta, GA $42,900

Greenville, SC $42,900

Lima, OH $42,900

Wichita, KS $42,900

Asheville, NC $42,800

Springfield, OH $42,800

Columbia, SC $42,800

Bloomington, IN $42,700

Knoxville, TN $42,600

Shreveport, LA $42,600

Wilmington, NC $42,500

Roanoke, VA $42,500

Longview, TX $42,400

Oklahoma City, OK $42,400

Chillicothe, OH $42,400

Topeka, KS $42,400

Frankfort, KY $42,400

Melbourne, FL $42,300

Sioux Falls, SD $42,300

Mobile, AL $42,300

Killeen, TX $42,200

Terre Haute, IN $42,200

Altoona, PA $42,200

Amarillo, TX $42,200

Idaho Falls, ID $42,100

Sioux City, IA $42,100

Fayetteville, AR $42,100

Chattanooga, TN $42,100

Lynchburg, VA $42,000

Gainesville, FL $42,000

Portsmouth, OH $42,000

Pensacola, FL $41,900

Temple, TX $41,900

Daytona Beach, FL $41,900

Clarksville, TN $41,900

Lafayette, LA $41,900

Little Rock, AR $41,900

Youngstown, OH $41,900

Hopkinsville, KY $41,700

Erie, PA $41,700

Florence, SC $41,700

Macon, GA $41,600

Charleston, WV $41,600

Great Falls, MT $41,600

Tallahassee, FL $41,600

Pine Bluff, AR $41,500

Helena, MT $41,500

Fayetteville, NC $41,500

Waco, TX $41,500

Vincennes, IN $41,400

Lubbock, TX $41,400

Alamogordo, NM $41,400

Twin Falls, ID $41,300

Rapid City, SD $41,300

Montgomery, AL $41,200

Greenville, MS $41,200

Parkersburg, WV $41,200

Jackson, MS $41,200

Huntington, WV $41,200

Wichita Falls, TX $41,100

Springfield, MO $41,100

Biloxi, MS $41,100

Monroe, LA $41,100

Columbus, GA $41,000

Johnstown, PA $41,000

Sumter, SC $41,000

Abilene, TX $40,900

Pascagoula, MS $40,900

Kingsport, TN $40,800

Albany, GA $40,800

Gulfport, MS $40,800

Alexandria, LA $40,600

Fort Smith, AR $40,500

El Paso, TX $40,400

Las Cruces, NM $40,200

Harlingen, TX $40,100

Pocatello, ID $40,100

Florence, AL $40,000

Brownsville, TX $40,000

Mcallen, TX $39,900

Dothan, AL $39,800

Columbus, MS $39,600

Lawton, OK $39,300

Altus, OK $39,300

Pierre, SD $39,100

What Skills Can Increase a Grinder/Deburr's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Innovation (Mentioned in 2.92% Job Postings): The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Container (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
Product Specifications (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Ability to create, read, and follow product specifications for the design and development of the product.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Innovation	2.92%
Container	2.36%
Product Specifications	1.94%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Grinder/Deburr's salary.

Active Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Information Capture: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Quality Management System: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Active Learning	$56,608	22%
Information Capture	$55,216	19%
Quality Management System	$53,360	15%

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Grinder/Deburr Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Grinder/Deburr salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $51,214. While startup companies pay approximate $43,348.

Grinder/Deburr Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$43,348
Growth Stage	51~500	$45,831
Established	501~5000	$49,464
Enterprise	5000+	$51,214

Grinder/Deburr Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Grinder/Deburr roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Grinder/Deburr positions in Construction or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Grinder/Deburr as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Grinder/Deburr

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$60,320	$29.0	30%
MFG Durable	$48,720	$23.0	5%

How Education impacts a Grinder/Deburr's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Grinder/Deburrs enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Grinder/Deburr with a No Diploma is between $36,455 and $39,715).

Grinder/Deburr Salaries by Degree Level

$42,300
$41,500
$40,600
$39,800
$39,000
$38,200
$37,300
$36,500

Typical Education for Grinder/Deburr
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	10.5%
High School	78.9%
Associates	10.5%
Bachelors	0.0%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Grinder/Deburr Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Grinder/Deburr's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,700

Average $46,400/year

$48,700

$3,475

Average $3,867/month

$4,058

$802

Average $892/week

$937

$20

Average $22/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,700	$4,058	$937	$23
Average	$46,400	$3,867	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$41,700	$3,475	$802	$20

Grinder/Deburr Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Grinder/Deburr, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the ID Grinder role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $52,200 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Grinder/Deburr

Salaries for a Grinder/Deburr can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,247 in 2023 to around $47,515 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Grinder/Deburr salary trends, .

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2024	$47,818
2025	$47,515
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Most common benefits for Grinder/Deburr

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Common company salaries for Grinder/Deburr

Here are companies hiring for Grinder/Deburr and their salaries, click below for more details.

M $78,348/per year

McDermott Construction the United States

D $77,426/per year

DR Horton Construction the United States

P $75,049/per year

Puerto Rico Council on Education Construction the United States

H $71,917/per year

HW Power Inc Construction the United States

H $70,761/per year

Heritage Mechanical Construction the United States

C $70,334/per year

CapStone Solar Inc Construction the United States

A $70,304/per year

Ars Aleut Construction LLC Construction the United States

L $70,208/per year

LG Development Group Construction the United States

O $69,653/per year

Omega Electrical Inc Construction the United States

G $64,330/per year

GreenHalo Builds LLC Construction the United States

P $64,263/per year

Pars Garma Co Construction the United States

C $63,929/per year

CED Miller Electric Co Construction the United States

C $63,801/per year

Cheney Custom Homes LLC Construction the United States

A $63,530/per year

Arizona 811 Construction the United States

B $63,120/per year

Bilrey Construction Construction the United States

K $62,804/per year

KA Wolfe LLC Construction the United States

M $61,565/per year

Motivado Group Construction the United States

D $60,095/per year

DW Tile & Stone Construction the United States

M $59,885/per year

Mario's Painting Construction the United States

K $59,870/per year

Kings Construction Construction the United States

P $59,556/per year

Payne & Payne Renovations Construction the United States

W $58,117/per year

Werthan LLC Construction the United States

F $57,992/per year

Foundation Mechanical LLC Construction the United States

H $57,612/per year

Home Builders Financial Partners LLC Construction the United States

Z $54,905/per year

Zone Heating and Cooling Construction the United States

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FAQ about Grinder/Deburr

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Grinder/Deburr?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Grinder/Deburr roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

2. How much do precision grinders make?

Precision grinders typically earn between $35,600 and $46,800 annually, with a median salary of around $40,800. While some cities like Menlo Park and San Francisco offer significantly higher salaries, the general range for this profession reflects the varying demand and cost of living across different regions.

3. What is the salary of a grinder man?

The salary for a Grinder/Deburr operator ranges from ₹35,600 to ₹46,800 annually, with a mid-range salary of ₹40,800. This reflects the typical earnings for this role, providing a clear understanding of the compensation structure in the industry.

4. How much does on the grind pay in Texas?

In Texas, the salary for a Grinder/Deburr ranges from $35,600 to $46,800 annually, with a mid-range salary of $40,800. This translates to an hourly wage of approximately $17.12 to $22.50, depending on experience and specific job responsibilities. Overall compensation and benefits may vary by employer.

5. How much do steel mill workers make in the US?

Steel mill workers, specifically in roles like Grinder/Deburr, earn between $35,600 and $46,800 annually. The average salary is approximately $40,800. This translates to an hourly wage ranging from about $17.12 to $22.50, depending on experience and specific job responsibilities.

6. How much money does grinder make?

As of January 23, 2025, the salary for a Grinder ranges from a minimum of $35,600 to a maximum of $46,800 annually, with a mid-salary of $40,800. This indicates that hourly wages typically fall between approximately $17.12 and $22.50, reflecting the varying levels of experience and location across the United States.

7. Do you need a degree to work at a steel mill?

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for apprenticeships in a steel mill. However, those learning through on-the-job training may not need formal education. Skills in math and vocational training, such as blueprint reading and welding, are beneficial. Salaries for Grinder/Deburr positions range from $35,600 to $46,800, with a median of $40,800.

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