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Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

$18.71median, an hour
$17.82mean (average), an hour
210people employed in this job here

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